SOLUTION: Write a linear equation that expresses the relationship between the temperature in degrees Celsius C and degrees Fahrenheit F. Use the fact that water freezes at 0°C (32°F) and boi

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Question 1120321: Write a linear equation that expresses the relationship between the temperature in degrees Celsius C and degrees Fahrenheit F. Use the fact that water freezes at 0°C (32°F) and boils at 100°C (212°F).
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Let the horizontal axis represent degrees Celsius and the vertical axis represent degrees Fahrenheit.

The two given points are and

Use the two-point form of an equation of a line and the two given points to write the desired relationship.



Where and

are the coordinates of the given points and represents while represents


John

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