The temperature of a freezer started at 18ºC. After cooling for a few hours, the freezer had a temperature of –12ºC. What is the difference between the new, colder temperature and the oriThe temperature of a freezer started at 18ºC. After cooling for a few hours, the freezer had a temperature of –12ºC. What is the difference between the new, colder temperature and the original temperature?



a.–12 – 18

b.–12 – (–18)

c.18 – 12

d.18 + (–12)ginal temperature?