Question

the temperature in anchorage, alaska, was -3°c in the afternoon. after the sun went down, the temperature dropped 6 degrees. what was the temperature after the sun went down? enter your answer in the box. °c

Explanation:

Step1: Identify initial and change in temperature

Initial temperature is - 3°C, and it drops 6 degrees (a negative change).

Step2: Calculate final temperature

We subtract 6 from - 3, so -3 - 6=-9.

Answer:

-9