The current temperature in degrees Celsius, where x

Question

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, we need to evaluate the temperature at the starting point, which is when \( x = 0 \) hours after noon.

Given the equation for temperature:

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

When \( x = 0 \):

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

Therefore, the initial value (the temperature at noon) is:

10°C