To convert temperature

Question

In order to convert temperature in Fahrenheit to Celsius, the following the formula can be used :C=5/9 (F-32) 

If the tempaertaure on October 25th, 2011 was 59 degree Fahrenheit, what was the equivalent temperature in Celsius

 

How you solve this?

Answer 1

59  is degrees Fahrenheit, so that is "F" in the formula. So, C = 5/9 (59 - 32) = 5/9 (27) = 15 degrees C.