SOLUTION: 70=5/9(f-32)

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Question 206458: 70=5/9(f-32)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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70=%285%2F9%29%28f-32%29 Start with the given equation.


70%2A9=5%28f-32%29 Multiply both sides by 9.


630=5%28f-32%29 Multiply


630=5f-160 Distribute.


0=5f-160-630 Subtract 630 from both sides.


-5f=-160-630 Subtract 5f from both sides.


-5f=-790 Combine like terms on the right side.


f=%28-790%29%2F%28-5%29 Divide both sides by -5 to isolate f.


f=158 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is f=158


Note: this means that 158 degrees Fahrenheit = 70 degrees Celsius