Question

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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

Answer 3

I think D.

Answer 4

Actually, C.

Answer 5

D is incorrect. Let t be the temperature at 4 pm. It dropped 17 degrees to reach -11 degrees at 11 pm.

t - 17 = -11

Answer 6

Thank you! You explain very well! :)

Answer 7

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