Basic College Mathematics (10th Edition)

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Chapter 7 - Measurement - 7.5 Metric - U.S. Measurement Conversions and Temperature - 7.5 Exercises - Page 515: 36

Answer

Lea started with the correct equation. However, she forgot to multiply the 9 when she cancelled out the 20 and 5 in the fraction. She also failed to write the degree symbol with the "F."

Work Step by Step

The correct solution is as follows: $$ \frac{9\cdot 20}{5} +32 \\ 9\cdot 4 + 32 \\ 36 + 32 \\ 68^{\circ}F $$
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