Question

The formula to convert a temperature in Celsius to Fahrenheit is F = 9 C + 32.
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Which equation shows how to calculate a temperature into Celsius?
Responses
A
C = 9 (F – 32)
5
C = 9 ( F – 32) 5
B
C = 5 F – 32
9
C = 5 F – 32 9
C
C = 9 F – 32
5
C = 9 F – 32 5
D
C = 5 (F – 32)
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Answer 1

To convert from Fahrenheit to Celsius, you can rearrange the formula \( F = \frac{9}{5}C + 32 \).

Starting from:

1. \( F = \frac{9}{5}C + 32 \)

To isolate \( C \), follow these steps:

2. Subtract 32 from both sides:
\[
F - 32 = \frac{9}{5}C
\]

3. Multiply both sides by \( \frac{5}{9} \):
\[
C = \frac{5}{9}(F - 32)
\]

Therefore, the correct equation for converting Fahrenheit to Celsius is:

**D** \( C = \frac{5}{9}(F - 32) \)

So, the answer is **D**.