Question

The equation above shows how temperature F, measured in degrees Fahrenheit, relates to a temperature C, measured in degrees Celsius. Based on the equation, which of the following must be true?

A temperature increase of 1 degree Fahrenheit is equivalent to a temperature increase of 59 degree Celsius.
A temperature increase of 1 degree Celsius is equivalent to a temperature increase of 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit.
A temperature increase of 59 degree Fahrenheit is equivalent to a temperature increase of 1 degree Celsius.

A) I only
B) II only
C) III only
D) I and II only

Answer 1

ANSWER EXPLANATION:Think of the equation as an equation for a line

y=mx+b

where in this case

C=59(F−32)

or

C=59F−59(32)

You can see the slope of the graph is 59, which means that for an increase of 1 degree Fahrenheit, the increase is 59 of 1 degree Celsius.

C=59(F)

C=59(1)=59

The final answer is A.

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

C=59(F−32)

or

C=59F−59(32)

You can see the slope of the graph is 59, which means that for an increase of 1 degree Fahrenheit, the increase is 59 of 1 degree Celsius.

C=59(F)

C=59(1)=59

The final answer is A.