College Algebra (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321979478
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-947-6

Chapter 2 - Section 2.3 - Lines - 2.3 Assess Your Understanding - Page 180: 123

Answer

An equation: $F=\displaystyle \frac{9}{5}C+32,$ $70^{o}F\approx 21.1^{o}C$

Work Step by Step

We are given two $(C,F)$ points $(0,32)$ and $(100,212)$. Calculate slope: $m=\displaystyle \frac{212-32}{100-0}=\frac{9}{5}$ Apply the line equation $y-y_{1}=m(x-x_{1})$ F representing y, and C representing x, $F-32=\displaystyle \frac{9}{5}(C-0)$ $F=\displaystyle \frac{9}{5}C+32$ When F=70, $70=\displaystyle \frac{9}{5}C+32\quad... /-32$ $38=\displaystyle \frac{9}{5}C \quad... /\times\frac{5}{9}$ $C=\displaystyle \frac{5\cdot 38}{9}\approx 21.1$
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