To represent:
The given quantities by an integer.
Answer to Problem 1IR
50 degrees Fahrenheit below zerowould be
122 degrees Fahrenheit above zero would be
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The record low temperature in New Mexico is 50 degrees Fahrenheit below zero. The highest temperature in that state is 122 degrees above zero.
Calculation:
We know that any quantity below zero is represented by a negative number.
Since the low temperature in New Mexico is 50 degrees Fahrenheit below zero, so
We also know that temperature above zero is represented by positive number.
Since the highesttemperature in New Mexico is 122 degrees above zero, so
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