Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 1 - Solving Linear Equations - 1.5 - Rewriting Equations and Formulas - Monitoring Progress - Page 38: 9

Answer

The friend does not have a fever.

Work Step by Step

Converting from Celsius temperature to Fahrenheit, we get $F=\frac{9}{5}C+32$ $=\frac{9}{5}(37)+32=98.6$ Because $98.6^{\circ}F$ is less than $100^{\circ}F$, the friend does not have a fever.
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