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grade 8 learner from muhimu junior secondary were carrying out experiment on temperature change of ice cubes when placed in a freezer .The original temperature was -7degrees celcious .The temperature decreased by 8 degrees celcious
.Calculate the new temperature using a number line

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Find a number line on google images and then use it to start at -7 and then count to find the final temperature

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by otidave
grade 8 learner from muhimu junior secondary were carrying out experiment on temperature change of ice cubes when placed in a freezer .The original temperature was -7degrees celcious .The temperature decreased by 8 degrees celcious
.Calculate the new temperature using a number line
Alright, got it!
Number line format:
Think of a number line.
Begin at -7.
The temperature dropped, so move 8 steps in the left direction from -7.
You will arrive at -15 °C.
The ice cubes are currently at -15 °C.
Here is my 2 cents!

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