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An antifreeze solution freezes at -100 °c. what is the freezing point on the fahrenheit scale? -82 °f -212 °f -88 °f -73 °f -148 °f

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Your answer is the last option, -148°F

The formula to convert temperatures from Celcius to Farenheit is:
(C° x 9/5) + 32 or (C° x 1.8) + 32

So to solve, plug in -100°C and follow the order of operations (PEMDAS).

(-100 x 1.8) + 32
(-180) + 32
-148

-100°C is equal to -148°F

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