What is -34 degrees Centigrade in degrees Fahrenheit?

To convert degrees Celsius (Centigrade) to degrees Fahrenheit, the formula used is ( F = \frac{9}{5}C + 32 ).

In this case, to find what -34 degrees Celsius is in Fahrenheit, you can substitute -34 for C in the formula:

1. Multiply -34 by ( \frac{9}{5} ):

[

\frac{9}{5} \times -34 = -61.2

]

2. Next, add 32 to -61.2:

[

-61.2 + 32 = -29.2

]

When considering rounding, -29.2 would typically be rounded to -29 degrees Fahrenheit if you were to select a whole number.

Thus, the calculation shows that -34 degrees Celsius converts to approximately -29 degrees Fahrenheit, making the closest answer -29 degrees F. This demonstrates the proper application of the conversion formula, leading to the correct result.