Question

You are measuring temperature using a thermometer that gives degrees in Fahrenheit. You want to know what the temperature is in degrees Celsius. This formula converts temperatures from degrees Celsius to degrees Fahrenheit: F = 9/5 C + 32. Rewrite this formula to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius. In your answer, use fractions instead of decimal numbers.

Answer 1

C = 5/9(F - 32)

Explanation:

Given:

F = 9/5 C + 32

Convert Fahrenheit to Celsius:

Computation:

F = 9/5 C + 32

F - 32 = 9/5 C

5[F - 32] = 9C

C = 5/9(F - 32)