🌡️ Temperature Challenge

Learners at Ufanisi School used a thermometer to track the temperature in Nakuru Town. In the morning the temperature was recorded at 18°C. By mid-day, the temperature had gone up by 8°C.

Use a number line to find the temperature recorded at midday.

30°C

25°C

18°C ← Morning

15°C

10°C

5°C

0°C

Number Line Helper

18°C
Start

→

+8°C

?
End

Select the correct response:

💡 How to Solve

When temperature goes up, we ADD (+).
Start at 18°C and move 8 steps to the right on the number line.
18 + 8 = 26°C