The Fahrenheit and Celsius scales are related by the equation F=9/5C+32. What temperature is equal to a body temperature of 98.6°F?

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$\textbf{Substitute\ in\ the\ equation}$

$\displaystyle 98.6 = (9C)/(5) +32$

$\textbf{Solve\ for\ }C$

$\displaystyle 66.6 = (9C)/(5)$

333=9C

$\large C=\textbf{37 \textdegree C}$

Jusx answered May 17, 2023

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