Question

the temperature was 25° yesterday. today the temperature is -12°. solve the equation below to calculate the change in temperature from yesterday to today. 25 - (-12) = enter the correct answer in the box. the change in temperature is \boxed{} °.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall subtraction of negative numbers

Subtracting a negative number is equivalent to adding its positive counterpart. So, \(25 - (-12)\) becomes \(25 + 12\).

Step2: Perform the addition

Calculate \(25 + 12\). \(25 + 12 = 37\).

Answer:

37