Math Problem of the Week - Algebra and Up - Feb. 27, 2022 to Mar. 5, 2022

Algebra and Up: 

Question: The formula for the temperature in Fahrenheit (F) in terms of the temperature in Celsius (C) is: 

F = ^9C/₅ + 32

What is the formula for the temperature in Celsius in terms of the temperature in Fahrenheit? 

Answer:  C = ⁵/₉(F – 32)

Solution:  First, we subtract 32 from both sides and get F – 32 = 9C ÷ 5. Next, we multiply each side by 5 and get 5(F – 32) = 9C. After that, we divide each side by 9 and get ⁵/₉(F – 32) = C. Finally, we flip it around and get C = ⁵/₉(F – 32).