Question

The temperature at noon was –6.5⁰C. The temperature rose 3.5⁰C from noon to 1 p.m. The temperature decreased t degrees centigrade from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. The temperature at 2 p.m. was –12⁰C.

Which equation can be used to solve for t?



A.


–6.5 – 3.5 – t = –12


B.


–6.5 + 3.5 + t = –12


C.


–6.5 + 3.5 – t = –12


D.


–6.5 – 3.5 + t = –12

Answer 1

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Answer 2

C

Answer 3

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