OpenStax, Precalculus 2e §2.1 Linear Functions · Exercise 76 · Algebra · Graphs

Linear Functions · Exercise 76

When temperature is 0 degrees Celsius, the Fahrenheit temperature is 32. When the Celsius temperature is 100, the corresponding Fahrenheit temperature is 212. Express the Fahrenheit temperature as a linear function of $C,$ the Celsius temperature, $F (C) .$

(a) Find the rate of change of Fahrenheit temperature for each unit change temperature of Celsius.
(b) Find and interpret $F (28) .$
(c) Find and interpret $F (-40) .$

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