Concept explainers
To find: the slope of the line that fits these data?
Answer to Problem 25STP
The correct option is C.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Degrees Fahrenheit | Degree Celsius |
5 | -15 |
14 | -10 |
41 | 5 |
77 | 25 |
Calculation:
Consider the table that shows number of degrees Celsius for certain Fahrenheit temperatures:
Degrees Fahrenheit ( x ) | Degree Celsius ( y ) |
5 | -15 |
14 | -10 |
41 | 5 |
77 | 25 |
Slope of the line (m) passing through two points is ratio of the difference in y-coordinates tothe corresponding difference in x- coordinates.
So, if two points
Consider that
Put the value in slope formula:
Therefore, the correct option is C.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the correct option is C.
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