Question

The equation below shows the relationship between the temperature in degrees Celsius, C, and degrees Fahrenheit, F.

F = 9 over 5C + 32

Which of the following formulas correctly solves for C?

C = 5F - 32 over 9

C = 5 F over 9 - 32

C = 9 over 5(F – 32)

C = 5 over 9(F – 32)

Answer 1

5 over 9 (F-32)

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

the initial equation is F = (9/5)C + 32. We are asked to get the formula to solve for C. So the idea here is to isolate C on the other side, where F is currently located.

1. Subtract 32 on both sides.
2. Divide 9/5 on both sides.

You should get C = 5 over 9(F – 32) as your answer.