Doing things by degrees

Algebra Level 2

To convert degrees Celsius (C) to degrees Fahrenheit (F), the following equation is used:

F = 9 5 C + 32 F = \frac 95 C + 32

For what temperature value are C and F identical?


The answer is -40.

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Denton Young by Denton Young , 47, USA

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1 solution

Denton Young
Aug 21, 2016

We want to find where F = C

C = (9/5)C + 32

(-4/5)C = 32

C = -40

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It took me two minutes to figure this question out because I forgot to tell myself to put F=C. Oh I am slow.

Rico Lee - 4 years, 9 months ago

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