Question

Convert $5°F$ to the Celsius scale.

Answer 1

Step 1: We have

The temperature on the Fahrenheit scale$=F=5°F$.

Step 2: To convert it to the Celsius scale

$\frac{C}{5}=\frac{F-32}{9}$

$\frac{C}{5}=\frac{5-32}{9}=\frac{-27}{9}$

$\frac{C}{5}=\frac{-27}{9}$

$C=\left(\frac{-27\times 5}{9}\right)°C$
$C=\left(-3\times 5\right)°C$

So, $C=-15°C$.

Hence, the required reading on the Celsius scale is $-15°C$.