Question

The overnight low temperature in Cassidy City was
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17°F. The overnight low temperature in Shakerville was
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6°F. How much warmer was Shakerville than Cassidy City?
To solve the problem, Manny subtracted
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6–(
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17) and came up with an answer of
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11°F. Is Manny correct? Why or why not?

Answer 1

Answer:

The overnight low temperature in Cassidy City was

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17°F. The overnight low temperature in Shakerville was

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6°F. How much warmer was Shakerville than Cassidy City?

To solve the problem, Manny subtracted

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6–(

–

17) and came up with an answer of

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11°F. Is Manny correct? Why or why not?