Pressure difference between two bulbs measured by a mercury manometer

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The discussion focuses on measuring pressure differences between two gas bulbs using a mercury manometer in a gas thermometer setup. When both bulbs are at the triple point of water, no pressure difference is observed. A pressure difference of 120 mmHg occurs when one bulb is at the triple point and the other at the boiling point of water. Additionally, a pressure difference of 90.0 mmHg is noted when one bulb is at the triple point and the other is at an unknown temperature, which can be calculated using the relationship Δp = AT1 - BT2, where A and B are constants derived from the ideal gas law.

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The setup is a particular gas thermometer constructed of two gas containing bulbs, each of which is put into a water bath on adjacent sides. The pressure difference between the two bulbs is measured by a mercury manometer. Appropriate reservoirs maintain constant gas volume in the two bulbs. There is no difference in pressure when both baths are at the triple point of water. The pressure difference is 120mmHG when one bath is at the triple point and the other is at the boiling point of water. Finally, the pressure difference is 90.0 mm Hg when one bath is at the triple point and the other is at an unknown temperature to be measured. Find the unknown temperature.

The solution says "For either container we can write piVi = niRTi. We are told that ni and Vi are constants. Then Δp = AT1 - BT2, where A and B are constants." I need help formulating the constants A and B, and an explanation. Thanks!
 
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p_iV_i = n_iRT_i implies p_i = \frac {n_iR} {V_i} T_i, \frac {n_iR} {V_i} = c_i = const
 

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