Fnd the temperature in degrees Celcius(C) given a temperature of 77 degrees Fahrenheit(F) using the formula
C=5/9(F-32).
Let's see your work in solving this problem.
Note the correct spelling of celsius.
C = (5/9)(F-32)
C = 5/9(77-32)
C = 5/9(45)
C = ??
What is the decimal for 5/9
The decimal isn't useful in this problem because it's a repeating decimal.
Use the fraction 5/9 and multiply.
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