Julie is visiting family in Oregon, USA. A thermometer outside the house reads 37°F. What is the temperature in degrees Celsius?*1 point– 4.2°C2.8°C7.8°C14.8°C

1. Break Down the Problem

We need to convert the temperature from Fahrenheit (°F) to Celsius (°C) using the conversion formula.

2. Relevant Concepts

The formula to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius is: $C = \frac{5}{9} \times (F - 32)$ where $C$ is the temperature in Celsius and $F$ is the temperature in Fahrenheit.

3. Analysis and Detail

We are given $F = 37°F$. We will substitute this value into the conversion formula:

1. Subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit temperature: $37 - 32 = 5$

2. Multiply the result by $\frac{5}{9}$: $C = \frac{5}{9} \times 5$

3. Perform the multiplication: $C = \frac{25}{9} \approx 2.78°C$

4. Verify and Summarize

The calculation $C \approx 2.78°C$ rounds to 2.8°C.

Final Answer

The temperature in degrees Celsius is approximately 2.8°C.