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Write a compound inequality that represents the Fahrenheit temperatures between 50 degrees Celsius and 70 degrees Celsius.

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Answer:

122 ≤ F ≤ 158

Explanation:

First we convert the Celsius temperature to Fahrenheit

Mathematically, the formula to use is as follows;

F = 9/5C + 32

So 50 will be;

F = 9/5(50) + 32 = 90 + 32 = 122

70 will be

F = 9/5(70) + 32 = 126 + 32 = 158

So the inequality will be;

122 ≤ F ≤ 158

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