Example 2

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The following word problem is for practicing the application of conversion of temperature between the Celsius and Fahrenheit scale.

Example 1:

Normal body temperature is 98.6°F. What is this value on the celsius scale?

C = (5/9) × (F - 32)
F = ((9/5) × C) + 32

(F = degrees Fahrenheit and C = degrees Celsius)

To solve this problem, replace the value of temperature given in the problem with the matching value in the conversion equation that solves for the units of temperature required in the problem.

C = (5/9) × (F - 32)
C = (5/9) × (98.6 - 32)
C = (5/9) × 66.6
C = 37

98.6° Fahrenheit is equal to 37° Celsius.