Question

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

−2°C
negative 2 degrees C

10°C
10 degrees C

2°C
2 degrees C

−10°C

Answer 1

10°C — the initial value is the constant term 10 (temperature at x = 0 hours, i.e., at noon).