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3. The temperature F in degrees Fahrenheit is related to the temperature K in kelvins by the equation F = 1.8K — 459.67. Which of the following temperatures, in kelvins, is closest to 120 degrees Fahrenheit?

2015 December(72E) Math Question 3

6. Pablo recorded the noon temperature, in degrees Celsius, on 4 consecutive days as part of a science project. On the 1st day, the noon temperature was —4°C. On the 4th day, the noon temperature was 12°C. What was the change in the noon temperature from the 1st day to the 4th day?

2016 April(73E) Math Question 6

2013 April(71G) Math Question 7

2019 December(C03) Math Question 8

2011 June(69F) Math Question 13

19. According to a soil analysis, a certain lawn requires an application of 40.0 kg of nitrogen phosphate when the average temperature is 75.0°F. To avoid burning the grass, the required application amount decreases 1.2 kg for each 1.0°F that the average temperature is above 75.0°F. To the nearest 0.1 kg, what is the required application amount of nitrogen phosphate when the average temperature is 83.0°F ?

2018 June(A11) Math Question 19

2011 April(67F) Math Question 30

35. On a certain day in Katie’s yard, the average rate of change in temperature per hour between 1 p.m. and 11 p.m. was −2°F per hour. The temperature in Katie’s yard at 11 p.m. that day was 42°F. Which of the following was the temperature in Katie’s yard at 1 p.m. that day?

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2020 December(D03) Math Question 35

40. The equation t = -0.0066a + 15 models the noon
temperature, t degrees Celsius,  a meters above sea
level, on a certain day on Laurel Mountain. According
to. this equation, what would be the noon temperature
for that certain day on Laurel Mountain at sea level?

2019 June(B02) Math Question 40

46. Temperatures measured in degrees Fahrenheit (F) are related to temperatures measured in degrees Celsius (C) by the formula F =IC + 32. There is 1 value of x for which x degrees Fahrenheit equals x degrees Celsius. What is that value?

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2015 December(72E) Math Question 3

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