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The Formula:
To convert a temperature from Fahrenheit (°F) to Celsius (°C), we use the following formula:
C=95(F−32)
Where:
- CCC is the temperature in Celsius.
- FFF is the temperature in Fahrenheit.
- 32 is the freezing point of water in Fahrenheit.
This formula works because the two temperature scales have different starting points (freezing point) and different increments between degrees. While both scales increase linearly, the degree sizes are different—Celsius degrees are larger than Fahrenheit degrees.
- Substitute the Fahrenheit value into the formula:
C=95(60−32)
- Simplify inside the parentheses:
C=95(28)
- Multiply by 5:
C=9140
- Divide by 9:
C≈15.56
So, 60°F is approximately 15.56°C.
- Substitute the Fahrenheit value into the formula:
C=95(80−32)
- Simplify inside the parentheses:
C=95(48)
- Multiply by 5:
C=9240
- Divide by 9:
C≈26.67
So, 80°F is approximately 26.67°C.
Summary:
- 60°F ≈ 15.56°C
- 80°F ≈ 26.67°C