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Question
Convert 5°F to the Celsius scale.
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Solution
`"C"/5` = `("F"-32)/9`
Given , F = 5° F
`"C"/5` = `(5-32)/9`
Substitute the value of F in above equation
`"C"/5`= `(-27)/9`
`"C"/5` = -3
C = -3 × 5
C = -15
Solution = -15°C.
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