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The formula F = 9/5 C + 32 converts temperatures in the Celsius scale to the Fahrenheit scale. Find the equivalent Fahrenheit temperature for the Celsius temperature of 15 degrees Celsius.

Answer :

To convert a temperature from Celsius to Fahrenheit, we use the formula:

[tex]F = \frac{9}{5}C + 32[/tex]

In this formula, [tex]C[/tex] represents the temperature in Celsius, and [tex]F[/tex] represents the temperature in Fahrenheit.

To find the equivalent Fahrenheit temperature for 15 degrees Celsius, we'll substitute [tex]C = 15[/tex] into the formula:

  1. Plug 15 into the formula:
    [tex]F = \frac{9}{5} \times 15 + 32[/tex]

  2. First, calculate [tex]\frac{9}{5} \times 15[/tex]:
    [tex]\frac{9}{5} \times 15 = 27[/tex]

  3. Next, add 32 to the result:
    [tex]27 + 32 = 59[/tex]

So, 15 degrees Celsius is equivalent to 59 degrees Fahrenheit.

This step-by-step calculation helps you understand how to use the conversion formula to change temperatures from the Celsius scale to the Fahrenheit scale.

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