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.?

Question

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.?

anonymous · Answer

A.       12-19=t

B.       19+12=t

C.        t-19=-12

D.        19-t=-12