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The problem presented is as follows:

- Ted is comparing the temperatures of three days in January.
- The temperatures on Monday and Tuesday were opposites.
- The temperature on Wednesday was neither positive nor negative.
- The temperature dropped below zero on Monday.
- The task is to write the 3 days in order from the highest to the lowest temperature.

### Key Points:
1. **Monday and Tuesday's temperatures are opposites**: If Monday is below zero (negative), Tuesday must be a positive temperature of equal magnitude.
2. **Wednesday's temperature is neither positive nor negative**: This means Wednesday's temperature must be exactly zero.
3. **Monday's temperature is below zero**: We know Monday’s temperature is negative.

### Solution:
- Monday has the lowest temperature since it is negative.
- Tuesday has the highest temperature because it is the opposite of Monday (positive).
- Wednesday's temperature is in the middle at zero.

### Order from highest to lowest temperature:
- **Tuesday** (positive)
- **Wednesday** (zero)
- **Monday** (negative)

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Here are 5 related questions to deepen understanding:
1. What does it mean for two numbers to be opposites in terms of temperature?
2. How do positive and negative temperatures relate to freezing point?
3. How could the magnitude of Monday and Tuesday's temperatures affect their ranking?
4. What kind of real-world scenarios could lead to such temperature variations over three days?
5. How can we represent these temperatures on a number line?

**Tip:** In problems with opposite values, it is useful to visualize numbers on a number line to easily compare their order.

Ted is comparing the temperatures of three days in January. The temperatures on Monday and Tuesday were opposites. The temperature on Wednesday was neither positive nor negative. The temperature dropped below zero on Monday. Write the 3 days in order from the highest to the lowest temperature.

Solve a temperature comparison problem where temperatures on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday are analyzed. Learn how to determine the correct order of the days based on opposite numbers and the concept of zero, using real-life weather scenarios. Suitable for students in Grades 5-7.

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