Translate into an equation, then solve.A weatherman reports that since 6:00 am this morning the temperature has dropped by  to the current temperature of   What was the temperature at 6:00 am ?

A. x - 14 = 31; The temperature at 6:00 am was 17° F.
B. x - 14 = 31; The temperature at 6:00 am was 45° F.
C. x + 14 = 31; The temperature at 6:00 am was 45° F.
D. x + 14 = 31; The temperature at 6:00 am was 17° F.


Answer: B

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