SOLUTION: Considering the fact that under specific physical/chemical conditions, water freezes at degrees Fahrenheit (f) on the Fahrenheit temperature scale or at 0 degree Celsius on the Ce

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Question 1108394: Considering the fact that under specific physical/chemical conditions, water freezes at degrees Fahrenheit (f) on the Fahrenheit temperature scale or at 0 degree Celsius on the Celsius scale, and boils at 'F or 100*C,
a). Find the linear relationship between Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature scales as F=f(C) and write it in slope intercept form.
b). If, on the Fahrenheit temperature scale, the normal/natural body temperature of a healthy person is 98.6 F, what would be the body temperature in C of a patient who is running a fever 2 degrees Fahrenheit above normal?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Points (C,F) for Celsius, Fahrenheit;
Freeze point of water, (0,32)
Boil point (100,212)

Equation for the Line Through Two Points:
F=mC%2B32
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m=%28212-32%29%2F100
m=180%2F100
m=1.8
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highlight%28F=1.8C%2B32%29