The current temperature in degrees Celsius, where x equals the number of hours after noon, is 2x+10 . Interpreting this equation, what is the initial value? (1 point) Responses 10°C 10 degrees C −10°C negative 10 degrees C 2°C 2 degrees C −2°C

Answer 1

To find the initial value, we need to determine the temperature when \( x = 0 \).

Since \( x \) represents the number of hours after noon, at noon, \( x = 0 \).

Plugging \( x = 0 \) into the equation \( T = 2x + 10 \):

\[ T = 2(0) + 10 = 0 + 10 = 10 \]

Therefore, the initial value is \( 10°C \).

So the correct response is 10°C.