Question

explaining function notation using words
the function $h(x) = \frac{1}{2}x + 8$ represents the amount of snow on
the ground during a snowstorm after $x$ hours

explain the meaning of the following function notation using a
sentence by connecting it to this situation:
$h(2) = 9$

Explanation:

In the context of the snowstorm, \( h(x) \) represents the total snow (in feet) on the ground after \( x \) hours. For \( h(2) = 9 \), \( x = 2 \) means 2 hours into the snowstorm, and the output 9 means the total snow on the ground is 9 feet at that time. So we can explain it by connecting these elements.

Answer:

After 2 hours of the snowstorm, the total amount of snow on the ground is 9 feet.