Using the formula C = (5/9)(F - 32), what is 50 degrees Fahrenheit converted to degrees Celsius?

Using the formula C = (5/9)(F - 32), what is 50 degrees Fahrenheit converted to degrees Celsius?

• A. 0 degrees Celsius
• B. 5 degrees Celsius
• C. 10 degrees Celsius
• D. 15 degrees Celsius

Answer: (C)

To convert 50 degrees Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius using the formula \( C = \frac{5}{9}(F - 32) \), you start by substituting \( F \) with 50: 1. First, subtract 32 from 50: \[ 50 - 32 = 18 \] 2. Now, multiply the result by \( \frac{5}{9} \): \[ C = \frac{5}{9} \times 18 \] 3. Simplifying \( \frac{5}{9} \times 18 \): \[ C = \frac{5 \times 18}{9} = \frac{90}{9} = 10 \] Therefore, 50 degrees Fahrenheit converts to 10 degrees Celsius. This result aligns with the selected answer, demonstrating the application of the conversion formula accurately.

To convert 50 degrees Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius using the formula ( C = \frac{5}{9}(F - 32) ), you start by substituting ( F ) with 50:

1. First, subtract 32 from 50:

[

50 - 32 = 18

]

2. Now, multiply the result by ( \frac{5}{9} ):

[

C = \frac{5}{9} \times 18

]

3. Simplifying ( \frac{5}{9} \times 18 ):

[

C = \frac{5 \times 18}{9} = \frac{90}{9} = 10

]

Therefore, 50 degrees Fahrenheit converts to 10 degrees Celsius. This result aligns with the selected answer, demonstrating the application of the conversion formula accurately.