Recent studies indicate that the average surface temperature of theearth has been rising steadily. Some scientists have modeled thetemperature by the linear function T = 0.02t + 8.25, where T is temperature in Cand t represents years since 1900. Use the equation topredict the average global surface temperature in 2060.

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2022-08-03

Recent studies indicate that the average surface temperature of theearth has been rising steadily. Some scientists have modeled thetemperature by the linear function T = 0.02t + 8.25, where T is temperature in Cand t represents years since 1900. Use the equation topredict the average global surface temperature in 2060.

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Jamir Young

Jamir Young

Beginner2022-08-04Added 11 answers

Well, since 1900 to 2060, that would be 160 years, so putting thatinto your equation to solve:
T=0.02t+8.25, where t = 160
T = 0.02(160) +8.25
T = 3.2 + 8.25
T = 11.45 degrees
polissemkt

polissemkt

Beginner2022-08-05Added 3 answers

t =2060-1900
=160
T=0.02t+8.25
T = 0.02 × 160 + 8.25
=3.2+8.25
=11.45

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