Question

[2.08] The formula for degrees Celsius is: C = 9 over 5 (F - 32), where F stands for degrees Fahrenheit.

Part 1: Solve the formula for F. Show all steps.
Part 2: Determine how many degrees Fahrenheit 8 degrees Celsius is.

Answer 1

\[C=\frac{9}{5}(F-32)\] solve for \(F\)
a) multiply both sides by \(\frac{5}{9}\)
b) add \(32\)

Answer 2

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