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Question
Plot a graph taking °C on the Y-axis and the corresponding °F along the X-axis.
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Solution
We know C/100 = (F - 32)/180.
C =5/9(F - 32)
C = 5/9F - 17.77.
The graph between T°C and T°F is a straight line having a slope of 5/9 and the intercept on the Y-axis is-17.77.
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