Wednesday, November 24, 2010

What is the mathematical formula?

I am trying to change Fahrenheit to Celsius, How do you go about that,



Also can you tell me a word problem with this formula with the answer.What is the mathematical formula?
Hi,



Well you can do this online if you want;



http://www.onlineconversion.com/temperat



or, if you want to do it by yourself;



Fahrenheit TO Celsius: C = (F - 32) / 1.8



Word problems;



1) Which temperature is hotter, 100掳C or 100掳F? Answer: 100掳C

2) Which temperature is colder, 0掳C or 0掳F? Answer: 0掳F

3) Which temperature is colder, -100掳C or -100掳F? Answer: -100掳C

4) Which freezes at lower temperature fresh water or sea water? Answer: sea water

5) Which melts at higher temperature lead or iron? Answer: iron



-R.





What is the mathematical formula?
To convert Fahrenheit to Celsius, subtract 32 degrees and divide by 1.8.

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