Question

convert the given fahrenheit temperature to its equivalent temperature on the celsius scale. use $c = \frac{5}{9}(f - 32)$ or $f = \frac{9}{5}c + 32$, where $f$ is the degrees in fahrenheit and $c$ is the degrees in celsius. - 16°f - 16°f = □°c (round to the nearest tenth as needed.)

Explanation:

Step1: Substitute F value

Given $F=- 16$, substitute into $C=\frac{5}{9}(F - 32)$. So $C=\frac{5}{9}(-16 - 32)$.

Step2: Calculate inside the parentheses

First, calculate $-16-32=-48$. Then $C=\frac{5}{9}\times(-48)$.

Step3: Perform the multiplication

$C=\frac{5\times(-48)}{9}=\frac{-240}{9}\approx - 26.7$.

Answer:

$-26.7$