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the average human body temperature is 98.6°f. what is the equivalent temperature on the celsius scale?
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Explanation:

Step1: Recall the conversion formula

The formula to convert Fahrenheit (\(F\)) to Celsius (\(C\)) is \(C=\frac{5}{9}(F - 32)\).

Step2: Substitute the given value

Substitute \(F = 98.6\) into the formula: \(C=\frac{5}{9}(98.6 - 32)\).
First, calculate \(98.6-32 = 66.6\).
Then, \(C=\frac{5}{9}\times66.6\).
Since \(\frac{5}{9}\times66.6=\frac{5\times66.6}{9}\), and \(5\times66.6 = 333\), so \(C=\frac{333}{9}=37\).

Answer:

\(37\)