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Celsius To Fahrenheit Temperature Conversion Project

Celsius/Fahrenheit Temperature Conversion Project

The Fahrenheit temperature, “F,” and the Celsius temperature “C,” of an object are related by a

linear function. Water boils at 100°C, or 212°F, and water freezes at 0°C, or 32°F. In parts (c)

through (g) and part (i), round to the nearest degree.

To get full credit for any part, you must show your reasoning step by step.

(a) Think of the above facts as ordered pairs in the form (°C, °F). Find a linear equation

expressing F in terms of C. Use slope-intercept form, and show each step in the process.

[18 points]

F = _______________

(b) Transform the equation so that C is in terms of F. Any simplified form is fine.

[6 points]

C = _______________

[6 points]

(d) If you had a fever thermometer calibrated in Celsius degrees, what would “normal” human

body temperature (98.6°F) be on it?

[6 points]

(e) If the weather forecaster says it will be 39°C today, is this hot, cold, or medium? __________

Explain.

[6 points]

Celsius To Fahrenheit Temperature Conversion Project