We write “-5oC” to describe a temperature that is 5 degrees Celsius below freezing point and “5oC” for a temperature that is 5 degrees above freezing. In this context, what do each of the following numbers describe? 4a) Which temperature is colder: -6C or 3C?
4b) Which temperature is closer to freezing temperature: :-6C or 3C?
4c) Which temperature has a smaller absolute value? Explain how you know.