Question

Given that 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. If the temperature at 11 p.m. was –11°F, what was the temperature at 4 p.m.?. . (Points : 1). 17 + 11 = t. 11 – 17 = t. 17 – t = –11. t – 17 = –11

Answer 1

We are given with the data that at 11 p.m. was –11°F, in which the drop of temperature from 4 pm to 11 pm is 17°F. Since 4 pm comes before 11 pm, the equation that fits to the given data to determine the temp at 4 pm is t = -11°F + 17 °F or option D. t – 17 = –11