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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.

11 – 17 = t

C.

17 – t = –11

D.

17 + 11 = t

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PLEASE HELP !!!! GIVING MEDAL !
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.
	

11 – 17 = t
	
 
C.
	

17 – t = –11
	
 
D.
	

17 + 11 = t

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