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A !-degree c h ange ( increase or decrease) on the Celsius temperature

scale IS equivalent to a 9/5-degrec change on the
Fahrenheu temperature scale. How much does the Fahrenheit
temperature mcrease if the Celsius temperature mcrcascs
5 degrees? How much does the Fahrenheit temperature
decrease if the Celsius temperature decreases 25 degrees?

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Answer:

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Explanation:

Given 1 C = 9/5 F this is also 5/9 C = F

then 5 °C change would be 5 C * 9/5 F = 9 degrees F change

and 25 F change would be 5/9 * 25 = 13.9° C change

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