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 negative 10 degrees C 2°C 2 degrees C 10°C 10 degrees C −2°C

Answer 1

To find the initial value of the temperature in degrees Celsius given by the equation \( T(x) = 2x + 10 \), we need to evaluate the equation when \( x = 0 \), which represents the time at noon (0 hours after noon).

Plugging \( x = 0 \) into the equation:

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

Thus, the initial value of the temperature at noon is \( 10°C \).

The correct response is: 10°C