To convert between degrees Celsius and degrees Fahrenheit, we can use a specific formula. The relationship between the two scales is defined by the equation:
°F = (°C × 9/5) + 32
To find out how many degrees Celsius equals one degree Fahrenheit, we can rearrange this equation to solve for °C:
°C = (°F – 32) × 5/9
Now, substituting 1 for °F:
°C = (1 – 32) × 5/9
°C = (-31) × 5/9
°C ≈ -17.22
This means that one degree Fahrenheit is approximately equal to -17.22 degrees Celsius. This conversion shows how the two temperature scales operate differently, requiring a careful approach to understand their relationship.