Certainly! You can express the problem mathematically as:

$T_{\text{final}} = T_{\text{initial}} - \Delta T$

Where:

• $T_{\text{initial}}$ is the initial temperature, which is $5^\circ$C.
• $\Delta T$ is the temperature drop, which is $17^\circ$C.
• $T_{\text{final}}$ is the final temperature.

Substituting the values:

$T_{\text{final}} = 5^\circ \text{C} - 17^\circ \text{C}$

Simplifying:

$T_{\text{final}} = -12^\circ \text{C}$

Would you like more details or have any other questions?

Here are some related questions:

1. How do you write temperature changes as an algebraic expression?
2. What is the significance of negative temperatures in real-world scenarios?
3. Can you provide an example of a similar problem with a temperature increase?
4. How do you solve problems involving both Celsius and Fahrenheit scales?
5. What is the general formula for calculating final temperature after a change?
6. How does this temperature drop affect the freezing point of water?
7. What happens to water pipes when temperatures drop below freezing?
8. How do different units of temperature (e.g., Kelvin) affect these calculations?

Tip: Always define your variables clearly when writing mathematical expressions to avoid confusion.