Question

MEDAL AND FAN
The variable t represents the temperature at 6 p.m.

Which equation would best model the word problem below?

The temperature at the summit of Mt. Washington dropped 19°F between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. The temperature at 10 p.m. was –12°F. What was the temperature at 6 p.m.?

Answer 1

What are the choices?

Answer 2

A.
12 – 19 = t

B.
19 + 12 = t

C.
t – 19 = –12

D.
19 – t = –12

Answer 3

Idk if it shows it or not...

Answer 4

It doesn't. Can you type it, please?

Answer 5

Wait one sec, sorry!

Answer 6

Don't worry, its fine!

Answer 7

Here! It'll probably be better this way. :)

Answer 8

Thank you

Answer 9

C would be the answer

Answer 10

Thank you so much!

Answer 11

You're welcome! Thank you for the medal!