Explanation
Correct answer: A.
Choice A is correct. It's given that . Solving this formula for expresses the relative humidity in terms of the temperature and the dew point. Subtracting from both sides of this equation yields . Multiplying both sides by yields . Subtracting from both sides yields . Multiplying both sides by results in the formula .
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Why the other choices are wrong
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect and may result from errors made when rewriting the given formula.
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect and may result from errors made when rewriting the given formula.
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect and may result from errors made when rewriting the given formula.
Student discussion
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Note: The listed temperatures and dew points make choice A's expression reproduce the relative humidity values.