Question

38. WEATHER The temperature fell 16 degrees between noon and 3:00 P.M. At 3:00, the temperature was -3 degrees F. Write an equation to determine the temperature at noon.

Answer 1

x - 16 = -3

Explanation:

x - 16 = -3 Add 16 to both sides of the equation

x = 13

It was 13 degrees at noon