Final answer:
To convert a temperature of 104.0°F to Celsius, you subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit temperature and then multiply by 5/9, resulting in a converted temperature of 40.0°C.
Step-by-step explanation:
To convert the child’s fever temperature from degrees Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius, you can use the formula:
C = (F - 32) × 5/9
Where C represents the temperature in degrees Celsius and F represents the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.
In this case, the child has a fever of 104.0°F. Using the formula:
C = (104.0 - 32) × 5/9
C = (72) × 5/9
C = 360/9
C = 40.0°C
Therefore, the child’s temperature in degrees Celsius is 40.0°C.