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 πΉ denote the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit, and let π denote your new temperature scale. You want it to be such that if πΉ=0 then π=21 and if πΉ=100 then π=112 . You also want π to be such that if you plot π against πΉ you obtain a straight line. (This is described as "linear interpolation" in many textbooks.) You obtain the formula π=ππΉ+π
where π
and π
Solution
To find the constants and for the equation , where is the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit and is the temperature in the Ava Abate-universal-scale, we can use the two given conditions:
- When , .
- When , .
These two points will allow us to determine the slope and the intercept .
Step 1: Find the slope
The slope for a straight line is given by the formula: where:
- when ,
- when .
Substitute the values:
Step 2: Find the intercept
To find , substitute the value of and one of the points (either or ) into the equation .
Using the point :
Final Formula
Thus, the formula for the Ava Abate-universal-scale is:
Summary:
Would you like further clarification on any part of this? Here are 5 related questions to explore further:
- How can we use this formula to convert any temperature from Fahrenheit to the new Ava Abate-universal-scale?
- What would the freezing point of water (32Β°F) be on the Ava Abate-universal-scale?
- How would the boiling point of water (212Β°F) translate to the new scale?
- Can we express Fahrenheit in terms of on the Ava Abate-universal-scale?
- 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