Question

the list below shows the temperature dalvin recorded at 11:00 p.m. for four days last january.
monday: -8°f
tuesday: -3°f
wednesday: -17°f
thursday: -26°f
on which of the days did dalvin record the highest (warmest) temperature?
answer
monday tuesday
wednesday thursday

Explanation:

Step1: Recall how negative numbers compare

For negative numbers, the one with the larger (less negative) value is warmer. So we compare \(-8\), \(-3\), \(-17\), \(-26\).

Step2: Order the temperatures

We know that \(-3 > -8 > -17 > -26\) because as the absolute value of a negative number decreases, the number itself increases. So \(-3^\circ\text{F}\) (Tuesday) is the warmest.

Answer:

Tuesday