Using the formula C = (5/9)(F - 32), what is 50 degrees Fahrenheit converted to degrees Celsius?

To convert 50 degrees Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius using the formula ( C = \frac{5}{9}(F - 32) ), you start by substituting ( F ) with 50:

1. First, subtract 32 from 50:

[

50 - 32 = 18

]

2. Now, multiply the result by ( \frac{5}{9} ):

[

C = \frac{5}{9} \times 18

]

3. Simplifying ( \frac{5}{9} \times 18 ):

[

C = \frac{5 \times 18}{9} = \frac{90}{9} = 10

]

Therefore, 50 degrees Fahrenheit converts to 10 degrees Celsius. This result aligns with the selected answer, demonstrating the application of the conversion formula accurately.