4. The temperature in Chicago is \( -7^{\circ} \mathrm{F} \) and the temperature in Milwaukee is \( -13^{\circ} \mathrm{F} \).
Explain your reasoning. How much lower is the temperature in Milwaukee than the temperature in Chicago?
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The temperature in Milwaukee is \( 6^{\circ} \mathrm{F} \) lower than the temperature in Chicago.

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Step 1 ：Subtract the temperature in Chicago from the temperature in Milwaukee: \( (-13) - (-7) = -13 + 7 \)

Step 2 ：Evaluate the expression: \( -6 \)

Step 3 ：The temperature in Milwaukee is \( 6^{\circ} \mathrm{F} \) lower than the temperature in Chicago.