Question

The temperature in your town is 31°F. The radio announcer says that the temperature will drop 15 degrees. What will the temperature be? Write an equation to show how you found your answer.

Answer 1

Temperature drops 15 degrees.

31-15= 16 <=== the equation

The answer is 16 degrees.

I hope this helps!
~kaikers

Answer 2

Hey there,

In the town, it is 31°F.

It then drop's 15. 

The following would be the equation.

31°F - 15°F = 16°F

In your town, it will now be 16°F.

Your correct answer would be $\boxed{16}$

Hope this helps.

~Jurgen