Question

derek records the low temperature on 3 different nights. -3°f, 3°f, -5°f. which statement is true? -5°f is colder than -3°f. the highest temperature is -5°f. -5°f is warmer than 3°f. the lowest temperature is -3°f.

Explanation:

Step1: Understand temperature comparison

In the Fahrenheit scale, lower - numbered values indicate colder temperatures. Positive values are warmer than negative values, and among negative values, the one with a larger absolute value is colder.

Step2: Analyze each option

• Option 1: Since $|- 5| = 5$ and $|-3| = 3$, and $5>3$, - 5°F is colder than - 3°F. This is correct.
• Option 2: Among - 3°F, 3°F, and - 5°F, 3°F is the highest temperature, not - 5°F. So this is false.
• Option 3: 3°F is a positive temperature and - 5°F is a negative temperature. Positive temperatures are warmer than negative temperatures, so - 5°F is not warmer than 3°F. This is false.
• Option 4: Among - 3°F, 3°F, and - 5°F, - 5°F has the lowest value, not - 3°F. This is false.

Answer:

• 5°F is colder than - 3°F.