Question

The temperature at sunrise is 65F. Each hour during the day, the temperature rises 5F. Write an equation that models the temperature y, in degrees Fahrenheit, after x hours during the day.

I need help writing the equation, I don't want the answer to the equation but I want help writing the equation, so I can solve it. an someone help?

Answer 1

now: temp = 65
after 1 hour temp = 65 + 5(1)
after 2 hours temp = 65 + 5(2)
after 3 hours temp = 65 + 5(3)
...
after x hours temp = 65 + 5x

Answer 2

Cool Beans

Answer 3

Wrong.