Solve the application. Write an expression to describe the situation and simplify the expression for the final answer.The temperature at the South pole was -9° at 8 am. At 3 pm, it was 32°. By how many degrees did the temperature rise?

A. -9 - (32) = 41; The temperature dropped 41 degrees.
B. -9 - (32) = -41; The temperature dropped -41 degrees. 
C. -9 - (32) = 23; The temperature dropped 23 degrees.
D. -9 - (32) = -23; The temperature dropped -23 degrees.


Answer: A

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