Question

Nolan lost 12.5 points in the final round of a game, bringing his score down to –8. Suppose p represents Nolan’s points before he lost the final round.

Which equation can be used to represent this situation?

A.
p – (–8) = –12.5

B.
p + 12.5 = –8

C.
p – 12.5 = –8

D.
p + 8 = 12.5

Answer 1

@Spring98

Answer 2

@welshfella

Answer 3

So p is the amount of point he started with, and then he lost 12,5. That would be \[p-12,5\] so he ends up with -8, so what is the equation equals?

Answer 4

@Spring98

Answer 5

@THEHELPER123

Answer 6

C if he starts with 4.5 , then subtracts 12.5 points, he is left at -8