Write an equation relating the variables in the situation described.
-The temperature in Fahrenheit F if five times the temperature in Fahrenheit is equal to the sum of nine times the temperature in degree Celsius C and 160.
A) $\mathrm { F } = \frac { 9 } { 5 } \mathrm { C } + 32$
B) $\mathrm { F } = \frac { 9 } { 5 } \mathrm { C }$
C) $\mathrm { F } = \frac { 5 } { 9 } \mathrm { C } + 32$
D) $F = \frac { 9 } { 5 } C + 160$

Question

Write an equation relating the variables in the situation described.
-The temperature in Fahrenheit F if five times the temperature in Fahrenheit is equal to the sum of nine times the temperature in degree Celsius C and 160. 
A) $\mathrm { F } = \frac { 9 } { 5 } \mathrm { C } + 32$
B) $\mathrm { F } = \frac { 9 } { 5 } \mathrm { C }$
C) $\mathrm { F } = \frac { 5 } { 9 } \mathrm { C } + 32$
D) $F = \frac { 9 } { 5 } C + 160$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct equation for converting Celsius to Fahrenheit is $F = \frac{9}{5}C + 32$, which matches the given situation when simplified.

Write an Equation Relating the Variables in the Situation Described F=95C+32\mathrm { F } = \frac { 9 } { 5 } \mathrm { C } + 32F=59​C+32

Write an Equation Relating the Variables in the Situation Described $\mathrm { F } = \frac { 9 } { 5 } \mathrm { C } + 32$