SOLUTION: at what temperature will celsius and fahrenheit be the same?

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Question 16562: at what temperature will celsius and fahrenheit be the same?
Answer by venugopalramana(3286) About Me  (Show Source):
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conversion formula from x degrees centigrade to y degrees foreinheat is
y=x*1.8+32
we have x=y as per the problem
x=x*1.8+32
x(1-1.8)=32
-0.8x=32
x=-32/0.8 = -40