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

A. initially or was that them it decreased by 15.2 and then it equaled -12.8