Explain, and support your written response with the use of a formula and a vertical number line diagram.
Two 7th grade students, Monique and Matt, both solved the following math problem: If the temperature drops from 7° F to − 17° F, by how much did the temperature decrease? The students came up with different answers. Monique said the answer is 24° F, and Matt said the answer is 10° F. Who is correct?