Question

MEDAL+FAN

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.
11 – 17 = t

B.
17 + 11 = t

C.
t – 17 = –11

D.
17 – t = –11