The temperature was 12 degrees and dropped -25 degrees. Which equation represents the final temperature?

1. 12 - 25 = -13
2. 12 + 25 = 37
3. -12 - 25 = -37
4. -12 + 25 = 13

Respuesta :

1. I had it on a test and got it right but you can know this because the negative symbol just replaces or I guess is also the subtraction symbol