Question

Temperature is commonly measured in degrees Celsius, C, and degrees Fahrenheit, F. To convert temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius, we use the formula C= 5/9(F-32). To find the Celsius equivalent of 50F you would evaluate C=5/9(50-32.Which expression below can also be used to convert 50 F to degrees Celsius?

A) 5/9(50)-5(32)
B) 5(50)-32/9
C) 5/9(50)-32
D) 5/9(50)-5/9(32)

Answer 1

The expression that can be used to convert 50°F to degrees Celsius is C) 5/9(50) - 32.

To convert temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius, we use the formula C = 5/9(F - 32).

In this case, we need to substitute 50 for F in the formula.

By substituting 50 for F in the formula, we have:

C = 5/9(50 - 32)

Simplifying the expression inside the parentheses:

C = 5/9(18)

Multiplying 5/9 by 18:

C = 90/9

Simplifying the fraction:

C = 10

Therefore, the Celsius equivalent of 50°F is 10°C.