Question

The Celsius to Fahrenheit formula: F=9/5C+32
Solve this formula for C. Check all answers that are true.

(4 points)
Responses

First step is to multiply by 9 on each side.

First step is to add 32 to both sides.

The next step from F - 32 = 9/5 C, could be to multiply both sides by 5

The next step from F - 32 = 9/5 C, could be to divide both sides by 5

Solution: 5/9F - 32 = C

To solve this equation for C, you would have to distribute at some point.

Answer 1

To solve the Celsius to Fahrenheit formula for C, you would need to use the steps mentioned in the responses.

First, you would start with the equation F = (9/5)C + 32.

To isolate C, the first step would be to subtract 32 from both sides:

F - 32 = (9/5)C.

Next, to further isolate C, you could divide both sides by 9/5:

(F - 32) / (9/5) = C.

Simplifying this expression by multiplying by 5/9:

[(F - 32) / (9/5)] x (5/9) = C.

This simplifies to:

[(F - 32) x 5] / 9 = C.

So, the correct solution for C is [(F - 32) x 5] / 9.