Solve the problem.
-A meteorologist in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan predicts an overnight low of $-3^{\circ}$ Fahrenheit. What would a Canadian meteorologist predict for the same location in Celsius?
A) $-35^{\circ}$
B) $-1.7^{\circ}$
C) $-19.4^{\circ}$
D) $-3^{\circ}$

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To convert Fahrenheit to Celsius, use the formula $C = \frac{5}{9}(F - 32)$. For $-3^{\circ}F$, $C = \frac{5}{9}(-3 - 32) = \frac{5}{9}(-35) = -19.4^{\circ}C$.

Solve the Problem −3∘-3^{\circ}−3∘ Fahrenheit −35∘-35^{\circ}−35∘ B) −1.7∘-1.7^{\circ}−1.7∘ C) −19.4∘-19.4^{\circ}−19.4∘ D) −3∘-3^{\circ}−3∘

Solve the Problem $-3^{\circ}$ Fahrenheit $-35^{\circ}$ B) $-1.7^{\circ}$ C) $-19.4^{\circ}$ D) $-3^{\circ}$