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Convert 42°F to degrees Celsius. If necessary, round your answer to the nearest tenth of a degree. Here are the formulas

c=5/9(F-32)
F=9/5 C+32

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Answer:

5.6 °C

Explanation:

Put the number in the formula and do the arithmetic.

C = 5/9(42 -32) = 5/9(10) = 50/9 = 5 5/9

42 °F ≈ 5.6 °C

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