High School

The average surface temperature on Jupiter is [tex]-162^{\circ} F[/tex]. How many degrees Fahrenheit below 0 is the average surface temperature on Jupiter?

A. -162
B. -81
C. 81
D. 162

Answer :

To find out how many degrees Fahrenheit below 0 the average surface temperature on Jupiter is, you need to determine the absolute value of the temperature provided.

The average surface temperature on Jupiter is given as [tex]\(-162^{\circ} F\)[/tex]. Since this temperature is below 0, we need to find out how far below 0 it is.

1. Start with the given temperature: [tex]\(-162^{\circ} F\)[/tex].
2. To find out how many degrees below 0 this is, you simply take the absolute value of the temperature:
[tex]\[
\text{Absolute value of } -162 = 162
\][/tex]

Therefore, the average surface temperature on Jupiter is 162 degrees Fahrenheit below 0.

So, the correct answer is D. 162.