Solve the Problem. -The Temperature at the South Pole Was -10° at 8

question 166

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The temperature at the South pole was -10° at 8 am. At 3 pm, it was 22°. By how many degrees did the temperature rise?

• A) -32°
• B) -12°
• C) 32°
• D) 12°

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