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

C

Answer 2

no, it would be B

Answer 3

because subtracting a negative is the same as adding

Answer 4

Whatever the number was before + 12.5 would give you -8

Answer 5

ok. thanks

Answer 6

But 12.5 is not negative