Convert the given Fahrenheit temperature to its equivalent temperature on the Celsius scale. Use $C = \frac{5}{9}(F - 32)$ or $F = \frac{9}{5}C + 32$, where F is the degrees in Fahrenheit and C is the degrees in Celsius. 83°F 83°F = °C (Round to the nearest tenth as needed.)
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Step 1: Substitute 83 for F in the formula C = $$ \frac{5}{9} $$ (F - 32). Show more…
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