Question

On a very cold morning, it was -8°F. As the day went on, the temperature rose 2 degrees each hour. Which equation shows the temperature over time?

A. y = -2x + 8
B. y = -2x - 8
C. y = 2x + 8
D. y = 2x - 8

Answer 1

isn't the real question here what is 2 degrees in terms of farenheit?

Answer 2

The answer should be D.

It begins with -8 so that's your constant. Over time, it increased by two degrees so it got warmer.