The formula for converting degrees Celsius to Fahrenheit is F=(9)/(5)F+32. Which expression is correctly written to convert Fahrenheit temperatures into degrees Celsius? 1) C=(9)/(5)F+32 2) C=(5)/(9)F-160

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The formula for converting degrees Celsius to Fahrenheit is F=
(9)/(5)

F+32. Which expression is correctly written to convert Fahrenheit temperatures into degrees Celsius?

1) C=
(9)/(5)

F+32
2) C=
(5)/(9)

F-160
3) C=
(5F-160)/(9)

4) C=32F+160

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the answer to your question is number 3

Rager answered Apr 22, 2015

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$F= (9)/(5) C+32\ /\cdot5\\ \\5F=9C+160\ \ \ \Rightarrow\ \ \ 9C=5F-160\ /:9\\ \\C= (5F-160)/(9) \ \ \ \Rightarrow\ \ \ Ans.\ 3)$

Varicus answered Apr 26, 2015

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