Question

The lowest temperature ever recorded in Rick's hometown was 51 degrees below freezing on the Celsius temperature scale. Which number best represents that temperature, in degrees Celsius?

Answer 1

To find the temperature in degrees Celsius, we need to convert from the Celsius scale to the Fahrenheit scale.

To convert from Celsius to Fahrenheit, we multiply the Celsius temperature by 9/5 and add 32.

In this case, we can use the formula:

F = (C * 9/5) + 32

To find the lowest temperature recorded in Rick's hometown, we start with 51 degrees below freezing:

C = -51

Using the formula above, we can calculate the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit:

F = (-51 * 9/5) + 32

F = (-91.8) + 32

F ≈ -59.8

Therefore, the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit is approximately -59.8 degrees.