Question

the temperature in some region of alaska equals 12°f. convert this temperature to celsius.
12°f = -11.11°c (round to the nearest tenth of a degree as needed.)

Explanation:

Step1: Recall conversion formula

The formula to convert Fahrenheit ($F$) to Celsius ($C$) is $C=\frac{5}{9}(F - 32)$.

Step2: Substitute $F = 12$

$C=\frac{5}{9}(12 - 32)$.
First, calculate inside the parentheses: $12-32=-20$.
Then, $C=\frac{5}{9}\times(-20)=-\frac{100}{9}\approx - 11.1$.

Answer:

$-11.1$