Math Problem Statement

What is the pressure in kPa at 21.3 degrees Celsius? Write answer to the hundredths place.

What is the pressure in kPa at 21.3 degrees Celsius? Write answer to the hundredths place.

Solution

The linear equation from the graph is given as:

y=mx+by = mx + b where:

  • m=0.29587m = 0.29587 (slope)
  • b=93.687b = 93.687 (y-intercept)
  • xx represents the temperature (in °C)
  • yy represents the pressure (in kPa)

We need to find the pressure yy at a temperature of x=21.3x = 21.3 °C. Substituting x=21.3x = 21.3 into the equation:

y=0.2958721.3+93.687y = 0.29587 \cdot 21.3 + 93.687

Let me calculate that.

y=0.2958721.3+93.687=6.301+93.687=99.99y = 0.29587 \cdot 21.3 + 93.687 = 6.301 + 93.687 = 99.99

The pressure at 21.3 °C is 99.99 kPa.

Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are some related questions:

  1. How does the correlation coefficient r=0.99999r = 0.99999 affect the accuracy of the fit?
  2. What does the root mean square error (RMSE) tell us about the linear fit quality?
  3. How does temperature generally affect pressure in a system like this?
  4. If the slope mm were to change, how would it affect pressure predictions?
  5. Can this linear model be used for temperature values beyond the data range shown?

Tip: Always check the units when working with real-world equations to ensure correct conversions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
Algebra
Physics

Formulas

y = mx + b

Theorems

Linear Relationship between Temperature and Pressure

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12