Question

What equation would you use for the problems: C: The temperature was -12 degrees Celsius and rose to 2 degrees Celsius. What was the change in temperature? D: The temperature was 2 degrees Celsius and fell to -12 degrees Celsius. What was the change in temperature?

the equations: 2+x=-12 and -12+x=2 I need to know which one goes with which.

Answer 1

The equation: 2+x=-12 goes to D

The equation -12+x=2 goes to C

Explanation:

2+x=-12 goes to D because they said that the temperature fell to -12 degrees, meaning the end temperature was -12, so -12 has to be isolated on one side of the equal sign.

-12+x=2 goes to C because they said that the temperature rose to 2 degrees, meaning the end temperature was 2, so 2 has to be isolated on one side of the equal sign, making this the correct format.