\(Celsius\ = \frac{Fahrenheit \- 32}{1.8}\)
Plugging in 23 degrees Fahrenheit, we get:
\(Celsius\ = \frac{23 \- 32}{1.8}\)
\(Celsius\ = \frac{-9}{1.8}\)
\(Celsius\ = -5\)
Therefore, 23 degrees Fahrenheit is approximately -5 degrees Celsius.