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Chapter 1: Problem 42

The highest and lowest temperatures on record for San Bernardino, California, are \(118^{\circ} \mathrm{F}\) and \(17^{\circ} \mathrm{F}\), respectively. What are these temperatures on the Celsius scale?

Short Answer

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The highest temperature in San Bernardino, California on the Celsius scale is approximately \(47.8^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\), and the lowest temperature is approximately \(-8.3^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\).

Step by step solution

01

Convert Highest Temperature

First, convert the highest temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius using the conversion formula. Plug \(118^{\circ} \mathrm{F}\) into the formula to get \(C = (118 - 32) \times \frac{5}{9}\). Calculate the expression on the right to find the Celsius temperature.
02

Convert Lowest Temperature

Next, convert the lowest temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius using the same conversion formula. Plug \(17^{\circ} \mathrm{F}\) into the formula to get \(C = (17 - 32) \times \frac{5}{9}\). Calculate the expression on the right to find the Celsius temperature.

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