SOLUTION: I have tried this question several times and I am lost 70=5/9(F-32) 5/9 is a fraction. I am thinking that you are supposed to multiply each side by 9. when I do, I get a real f

Question 345054: I have tried this question several times and I am lost
70=5/9(F-32)
5/9 is a fraction. I am thinking that you are supposed to multiply each side by 9. when I do, I get a real funky answer that I know is not correct
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi,
You are absolutely correct to start with multiplying each side of the equation by 9!!

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Distribute the "5" to simplify:

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Simplify:

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combine like terms (Add 160 to both sidees of the equation)

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