SOLUTION: A new linear temperature scale, degrees Zunzol ( ∘Z ), is based on the freezing point and boiling point of a newly discovered compound zunzol. The freezing point of zunzol, −1

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Question 1145098: A new linear temperature scale, degrees Zunzol ( ∘Z ), is based on the freezing point and boiling point of a newly discovered compound zunzol. The freezing point of zunzol, −141.5 ∘C, is defined as 0 ∘Z, and the boiling point of zunzol, −24.8 ∘C, is defined as 100 ∘Z. What is the freezing point of water in degrees Zunzol?
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Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


You have two points on a linear relation: and .

Use the two-point form of the equation of a line:



Where the horizontal axis is and the vertical axis is

So, plug in the numbers, do the arithmetic, and solve for when (the freezing point of water in )




John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Two ordered pair celsius and zunzol, (c,z)
(-141.5, 0) and (-24.8, 100)

Water freezes at 0 degrees C. 
  C             Z
-141            0
 -24.8        100
   0            z

Linear relationship, so you can find z.
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