Question

The average temperature in January for North Pole, Alaska, is - 24°C. Use the expression 9c+160 to find this temperature in degrees Fahrenheit. Round to the nearest degree. Then explain its meaning.

Answer 1

the given temperature is C = -24 degree celcius

the expression to change degree celcius into fahrenheit is

9 C + 160

so

put C = -24

= 9 x (-24) + 160

= -216 + 160

= -56 degree fahrenheit

thus - 24 degree Celcius is equal to - 56 degree fahrenheit