The inequality statements compare the temperature of three different locations in a city at the same time.

–2º C > –5º C


–5º C > –7º C

Which statements comparing the temperatures are true?


Select each correct statement.

AThe temperature –5º C is colder than the temperature –2º C .

BThe temperature –7º C is warmer than the temperature –5º C .

CThe temperature –2º C is colder than the temperature –7º C .

DThe temperature –5º C is warmer than the temperature –7º C  .

Verified Answer :

Answer:

  • A. The temperature –5º C is colder than the temperature –2º C .
  • D. The temperature –5º C is warmer than the temperature –7º C 

Step-by-step explanation:

The more negative a temperature is, the colder it is. In order, from colder to warmer, the temperatures are ...

  colder ... ... ... ... warmer

   -7 ºC ... -5 ºC ... -2 ºC