Math Problem Statement

You are working on a new temperature scale that will unify the earth. After some thought you decide to call it the Ava Abate-universal-scale. Let 𝐹 denote the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit, and let 𝑋 denote your new temperature scale. You want it to be such that if 𝐹=0 then 𝑋=21 and if 𝐹=100 then 𝑋=112 . You also want 𝑋 to be such that if you plot 𝑋 against 𝐹 you obtain a straight line. (This is described as "linear interpolation" in many textbooks.) You obtain the formula 𝑋=π‘šπΉ+𝑏

where π‘š

and 𝑏

Solution

To find the constants mm and bb for the equation X=mF+bX = mF + b, where FF is the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit and XX is the temperature in the Ava Abate-universal-scale, we can use the two given conditions:

  1. When F=0F = 0, X=21X = 21.
  2. When F=100F = 100, X=112X = 112.

These two points will allow us to determine the slope mm and the intercept bb.

Step 1: Find the slope mm

The slope mm for a straight line is given by the formula: m=X2βˆ’X1F2βˆ’F1m = \frac{X_2 - X_1}{F_2 - F_1} where:

  • X1=21X_1 = 21 when F1=0F_1 = 0,
  • X2=112X_2 = 112 when F2=100F_2 = 100.

Substitute the values: m=112βˆ’21100βˆ’0=91100=0.91m = \frac{112 - 21}{100 - 0} = \frac{91}{100} = 0.91

Step 2: Find the intercept bb

To find bb, substitute the value of mm and one of the points (either (0,21)(0, 21) or (100,112)(100, 112)) into the equation X=mF+bX = mF + b.

Using the point (0,21)(0, 21): 21=0.91(0)+b21 = 0.91(0) + b b=21b = 21

Final Formula

Thus, the formula for the Ava Abate-universal-scale is: X=0.91F+21X = 0.91F + 21

Summary:

  • m=0.91m = 0.91
  • b=21b = 21

Would you like further clarification on any part of this? Here are 5 related questions to explore further:

  1. How can we use this formula to convert any temperature from Fahrenheit to the new Ava Abate-universal-scale?
  2. What would the freezing point of water (32Β°F) be on the Ava Abate-universal-scale?
  3. How would the boiling point of water (212Β°F) translate to the new scale?
  4. Can we express Fahrenheit in terms of XX on the Ava Abate-universal-scale?
  5. How does this compare to other temperature scales like Celsius or Kelvin?

Tip: When creating any linear relationship, finding the slope is essential, as it defines how two variables change relative to one another.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Interpolation
Slope-Intercept Form
Algebra

Formulas

X = mF + b
Slope formula: m = (X2 - X1) / (F2 - F1)

Theorems

Linear Equation Theorem
Slope-Intercept Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11