Question

The temperature decreased overnight by 15.2°C to a temperature of –12.8°C. Suppose t represents the temperature before it decreased.

Which equation can be used to represent this situation?

A.
t – 15.2 = –12.8

B.
t + 12.8 = –15.2

C.
t – 12.8 = 15.2

D.
t – (–15.2) = –12.8

Answer 1

decreases by \(15.2\) means subtract \(15.2\)

Answer 2

C.

Answer 3

it is not C

Answer 4

for a change

Answer 5

A.

Answer 6

Thanks Chu Guys!

Answer 7

C.

Answer 8

HELPMEPLZFAST its A. "The *temperature* **decreased** overnight by 15.2°C '''to''' a temperature of –12.8°C." ==> The *T* **-** 15.2°C '''=''' –12.8°C. T-15.2=-12.8