SOLUTION: Please help me solve this problem: F=32+(9/5)c Which of the following equations is equivalent to the equation above ? a) (5/9)(f-32)=c b) (5/9)f-(160/9)=c c) f-32=(9/5)c d) c

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Question 1042394: Please help me solve this problem:
F=32+(9/5)c
Which of the following equations is equivalent to the equation above ?
a) (5/9)(f-32)=c
b) (5/9)f-(160/9)=c
c) f-32=(9/5)c
d) c=32+(9/5)f
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Technically speaking, none of them because F is not now and has never been the same thing as f. However, allowing the assumption that you were just being sloppy, add -32 to both sides and see what you get.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it