°F = 1.8 °C + 32.0
Temperature °F Miles east from starting point
85.2 0
84.5 15
83.6 25
1. Provide a plot of temperature versus distance east. Based on its appearance, is it a good linear model for predicting temperature as a function of distance?
2. Use the graph to determine the expected temperature at 75 miles east- where the company branch is located?
3. What challenges is your company up against in using this formula?
4. In what ways is the average of the temperature important for your company to consider?