Question

Austin checks the temperature at 10:00 p.m. He notices if the temperature

falls by 5 more degrees, it will break the record-low temperature for that date,
which is 26 degrees.
If t = the temperature in degrees at 10:00 p.m., which mathematical sentence
expresses the information above?
O A. t-5 < 26
B. t+ 5 < 26
O C. -5 > 26
O D. t+5 > 26

Answer 1

A. t - 5 < 26°

Explanation:

Record low temperature for that date = 26°

Temperature at 10:00 PM = t

A fall in temperature by 5° = t - 5

Thus, this is said would mean the record low temperature would be breaking at this point, meaning the new temperature low recorded will be less than 26°.

In mathematical expression, this is expressed as;

t - 5 < 26°