Question

Temperature is usually measured on the Fahrenheit scale (°F) or the Celsius scale (°C). Use the formula F = 1.8C+ 32 to convert from one scale to the other. The highest temperature ever recorded in Virginia Beach, Virginia, was 104°F. Find the temperature in degrees Celsius. 219°C 26°C b. 155°C d. 40°C

Answer 1

The temperature in degrees Celsius is;

`40^0C`

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the formula for converting Temperature from Celsius to Fahrenheit as;

`F=1.8C+32`

Where;

F = temperature in Fahrenheit

C = temperature in Celsius

To convert from Fahrenheit to Celsius, let us make C the subject of formula;

`\begin{gathered} F-32=1.8C \\ C=(F-32)/(1.8) \end{gathered}`

To convert 104°F to Celsius, let us substitute the value into the derived formula;

`\begin{gathered} C=(F-32)/(1.8) \\ C=(104-32)/(1.8) \\ C=40^0C \end{gathered}`

Therefore, the temperature in degrees Celsius is;

`40^0C`