Asked by Sumaya Hassan on Apr 28, 2024
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The formula for converting from Celsius temperatures, C, to Fahrenheit temperatures, F, is F = 95\frac{9}{5}59 C + 32.
a) If you were to plot a graph of F vs. C, what would be the slope and F-intercept of the line?
b) The slope represents the change in F per unit change in C. Use the value of the slope to determine the increase in Fahrenheit temperature corresponding to a 10 Celsius-degree rise.
c) Rearrange the given formula to obtain a formula for converting from Fahrenheit temperatures to Celsius temperatures. What would be the slope and C-intercept if C vs. F were plotted on a graph?
Temperature Conversion
The process of changing the value of a temperature from one unit to another, such as Celsius to Fahrenheit.
Linear Equation
An equation in which the variable is raised only to the first power.
- Convert between Celsius and Fahrenheit temperature scales and understand the underlying linear relationship.
- Compute increases in quantities using proportional relationships.
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Zybrea KnightMay 03, 2024
Final Answer :
a) Slope = 9/5; intercept = 32.
b) 18F.
c) slope =5/9, intercept =−1779\text { intercept }=-17 \frac{7}{9} intercept =−1797
b) 18F.
c) slope =5/9, intercept =−1779\text { intercept }=-17 \frac{7}{9} intercept =−1797
Learning Objectives
- Convert between Celsius and Fahrenheit temperature scales and understand the underlying linear relationship.
- Compute increases in quantities using proportional relationships.