The formula for converting temperatures in degrees Celsius to degrees Fahrenheit is F = (9/5)C + 32. If the temperature is 39.2°F, what is the temperature in degrees Celsius?

Answer 1

We can use algebra to solve for C in the conversion formula:

F = (9/5)C + 32

Subtract 32 from both sides:

F - 32 = (9/5)C

Multiply both sides by 5/9:

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

Now we can plug in the given Fahrenheit temperature, F = 39.2, to find the Celsius temperature:

C = (5/9)(39.2 - 32)
C = (5/9)(7.2)
C ≈ 4

Therefore, the temperature in degrees Celsius is approximately 4°C.