Question

The formula for converting degrees Fahrenheit (F) to degrees Celsius (C) is C=5/9(F-32). Find C for F=59 degrees.
A.27 degrees
B.33 degrees
C.49 degrees
D.15 degrees

Answer 1

Replace F with 59 in the formula and evaluate the right side.

Answer 2

\[C=\frac{5}{9(F-32)}\]. SO let F=59 and then with some arithmetic we can figure out what C is

Answer 3

whoops \[C=\frac{5}{9}(F-32) \]

Answer 4

\[C=\frac{5}{9}(59-32)\]
what's 59-32?