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Question

The equation C=5(F−32)9C=5(F-32)9 can be used to convert temperatures in degrees Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius.

 

State of Water	Temperature (°F)
Freezing Point	32
Boiling Point	212

 

Find the freezing point and boiling point of water in degrees Celsius.

Answer 1

Hello Cadee, the formula you typed is missing the division signs. The correct formula should be

C=5*(F−32)/9

Since you want two different answers in Celsius, you will have to use the formula twice: first, you replace the Fahrenheit freezing point in the formula

freezing point Celsius = 5*(32 - 32)/9 = 5* 0/9 = 0/9 = 0 so freezing point in Celsius = 0 degrees Celsius

Boiling point Celsius = 5*(212 - 32)/9 = 5* 180/9 = 5*20 = 100 so boiling point in Celsius = 100 degrees C