Question

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: "A rise of -7°C" means "a fall of 7°C"? Explain. (Note: No one would ever say, "A rise of -7 degrees", however, mathematically speaking, it is an equivalent phrase.)

Answer 1

I agree with the statement

A fall of a certain amount is equivalent to a rise in the negative value of that amount.

A rise of -7°C means a fall of 7°C