Question

d. the equation that converts fahrenheit to celsius is ( c=\frac{5}{9}(f - 32) ). use it to calculate the temperature in celsius when it is 60 degrees fahrenheit. (this answer will be more exact than the point you found in part a.)

Explanation:

Step1: Substitute \( F = 60 \) into the formula

Given the formula \( C=\frac{5}{9}(F - 32) \), when \( F = 60 \), we have \( C=\frac{5}{9}(60 - 32) \).

Step2: Calculate the value inside the parentheses

First, calculate \( 60-32 = 28 \). So the formula becomes \( C=\frac{5}{9}\times28 \).

Step3: Perform the multiplication

\( C=\frac{5\times28}{9}=\frac{140}{9}\approx15.56 \)

Answer:

\( C\approx15.56 \) degrees Celsius.