Question

The equation c = start fraction: numerator: 5 denominator: 9: end fraction (f – 32) is used to convert temperature from degrees fahrenheit, f, to degrees celsius,
c. according to this equation, how much does the temperature increase in degrees celsius for every increase of temperature of one degree fahrenheit?

Answer 1

It will increase by 5/9 of a degree.

If you convert the given equation into slope intercept form, you will have:

c = (5/9)f + 160/9

In this form, it is easier to see the slope. The line would be increase by a rate of 5/9.