Celsius To Fahrenheit Temperature Conversion Project

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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 = _______________
(c) Copper melts at a temperature of 1980°F. What is this temperature in degrees Celsius?
[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]

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