SOLUTION: Can you please help me solve this problem: The temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit is equivalent to 5 degrees Celius, and the temperature of 77 degrees Fahrenheit is equivalent to

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Question 99825: Can you please help me solve this problem: The temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit is equivalent to 5 degrees Celius, and the temperature of 77 degrees Fahrenheit is equivalent to 25 degrees Celsius. at what temperature, the degree in Fahrenheit is the same as the degree in Celsius.
Thank you, I most appreciate it

Answer by edjones(7311) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
F=(9C/5)+32 (conversion formula)
x=same temperature for C and F
x=(9x/5)+32
multiply 5 times each side: 5x=9x+160
subtract 9x from each side: -4x=160
divide -4 into each side: x= -40 degrees.
Check:
-40=((9*-40)/5)+32
-40=-72+32
Ed