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The temperature in a crowded room is $85^{\circ} \mathrm{F}$. What is the Celsius reading?
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This is because the Fahrenheit scale starts at 32 degrees for the freezing point of water, while the Celsius scale starts at 0 degrees for the same point. So, we have: \[85^{\circ} \mathrm{F} - 32 = 53\] Show more…
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