SOLUTION: Some scientists believe that the average surface temperature of the world has been rising steadily. The average surface temperature can be modeled by 𝑇 = 0.02𝑡 +

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Question 1125966: Some scientists believe that the average surface temperature of the world has been rising steadily.
The average surface temperature can be modeled by
𝑇 = 0.02𝑡 + 15
where 𝑇 is temperature in °𝐶 and 𝑡 is years since 1980.
b.1 What do the slope and 𝑇-intercept represent?
b.2 Use the equation to predict the average global Surface temperature in 2030.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+T+=+.02t+%2B+15+
(1)
the slope is is the rate of change of temperature
the T-intercept is +15+ which is the temperature
when +t=0+ in 1980
(2)
+2030+-+1980+=+50+
+T+=+.02%2A50+%2B+15+
+T+=+16+ degrees C