The function $t(x)=-3x+74$ gives the estimated temperature, in degree…

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Prompt

The function

t (x) = - 3 x + 74

gives the estimated temperature, in degrees Fahrenheit, of a town

x

hours after 6 p.m., where

0 \leq x \leq 5

. What is the best interpretation of

- 3

in this context?

The estimated temperature decreases 3 degrees Fahrenheit each hour.

The estimated temperature decreases 74 degrees Fahrenheit each hour.

At 6 p.m., the estimated temperature is 3 degrees Fahrenheit.

At 6 p.m., the estimated temperature is 5 degrees Fahrenheit.