SOLUTION: Let C = Celsius degree and F= Fahrenheit degree scales for temperature. Assuming that relation between C and F is linear and drawing F on vertical axis. Two data points on the line

Question 333725: Let C = Celsius degree and F= Fahrenheit degree scales for temperature. Assuming that relation between C and F is linear and drawing F on vertical axis. Two data points on the line relating C and F are (5, 41), (25, 77) Find the equation relating C and F. Can it be applied for practical purposes?
Answer by mananth(16946) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(5, 41), (25, 77)
the slope of the line passing through the above points =
77-41 / 25-5
=36/20
=9/5 = m the slope
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general equation of line = y = mx +b
plug value of any point and the slope m in the equation
(5,41)
41=9/5 *5 +b
41=9+b
41-9=b
b=32
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so the general equation will be
y = 9/5 x + 32
f is drawn on they axis and c on the x axis
f= 9/5 c + 32
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Plot the points and join the points to get a graph as given below.

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