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Temperature Conversions The three principal measures of temperature are Fahrenheit F, Celsius C, and Kelvin K. These are related by the formulas below:
a. Solve each of the equations for C.
b. Find a formula expressing F in terms of K.
c. Find a formula expressing K in terms of F.
d. Express the temperature 0 degrees Celsius in terms of degrees Fahrenheit and in terms of kelvins (degrees on the Kelvin scale).
e. Express the temperature 72 degrees Fahrenheit in terms of degrees Celsius and in terms of kelvins.
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