Question

The variable t represents the temperature at 4 p.m. Which equation would best model the word problem below?





The temperature at the summit of Mt. Mansfield dropped 17°F between 4 p.m. and 11 p.m. The temperature at 11 p.m. was –11°F. What was the temperature at 4 p.m.?










A.

t – 17 = –11








B.

17 + 11 = t








C.

17 – t = –11








D.

11 – 17 = t