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 negative 2 degrees C 2°C

Answer 1

To interpret the equation \( T(x) = 2x + 10 \), where \( T(x) \) represents the temperature in degrees Celsius and \( x \) is the number of hours after noon:

• The initial value can be found by evaluating the equation when \( x = 0 \) (which corresponds to noon):

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

Thus, the initial value of the temperature at noon (when \( x = 0 \)) is \( 10 \) °C.

The correct response is: 10°C