Middle School

On Monday, the temperature at 10 a.m. at Sam’s house was -6° Fahrenheit. The temperature at 2 p.m. at Sam’s house was 2° Fahrenheit. Which statement about the change in temperature from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sam’s house is true?

A. The temperature decreased by 12° Fahrenheit.

B. The temperature decreased by 4° Fahrenheit.

C. The temperature decreased by 3° Fahrenheit.

D. The temperature decreased by 8° Fahrenheit.