Solve the Problem $C = \frac { 5 } { 9 } ( F - 32 )$

question 286

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The formula $C = \frac { 5 } { 9 } ( F - 32 )$ expresses the relationship between Fahrenheit temperature, $F$ , and Celsius temperature, C. Use the formula to convert $86 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { F }$ to its equivalent temperature on the Celsius scale.

• A) \(66 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { C }\)
• B) \(97 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { C }\)
• C) \(30 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { C }\)
• D) \(6 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { C }\)

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