SOLUTION: Can you please explain to me how to calculate Fahrenheit in a word problem. I have looked on the internet but it does not give a full explanation how to resolve a question that inv

Question 456801: Can you please explain to me how to calculate Fahrenheit in a word problem. I have looked on the internet but it does not give a full explanation how to resolve a question that involves temperatures?

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Can you please explain to me how to calculate Fahrenheit in a word problem. I have looked on the internet but it does not give a full explanation how to resolve a question that involves temperatures?
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Freezing temperatures: Celcius = 0, Farenheight = 32
Boiling temperatures: Celcius = 100, Farenheight = 212
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Generate two Equations:
C to F:
slope = (212-32)/(100-0) = 180/100 = 9/5
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intercept: (0,32)
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Equation:
F = (9/5)C + 32
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Solve for "C":
F-32 = (9/5)C
C = (5/9)(F-32)
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Those are the 2 conversion formulas.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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