SOLUTION: The formula C=5/9 (F-32)expresses the relationship between Fahrenheit temperature,F, and celsius temperature, C. Use the formula to convert 5 degrees F to it's equivalent temperatu

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Question 320584: The formula C=5/9 (F-32)expresses the relationship between Fahrenheit temperature,F, and celsius temperature, C. Use the formula to convert 5 degrees F to it's equivalent temperature on the celsius scale.
5 degrees F =____ degree C.
Confusing problem for me.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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C=%285%2F9%29%28F-32%29 Start with the given equation.


C=%285%2F9%29%285-32%29 Plug in F=5


C=%285%2F9%29%28-27%29 Subtract


C=-15 Multiply 5%2F9 and -27 to get


So 5 degrees Fahrenheit = -15 degrees Celsius