SOLUTION: Solve for the variable C. F=9/5C + 32 (9/5 is a fraction with the numerator being 9 and the denominator being 5. The variable C is nect to the fraction.) thank you s

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Question 236456: Solve for the variable C.
F=9/5C + 32

(9/5 is a fraction with the numerator being 9 and the denominator being 5. The variable C is nect to the fraction.)
thank you so very much for help with this homework problem.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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F=%289%2F5%29C+%2B+32 Start with the given equation.


F-32=%289%2F5%29C Subtract 32 from both sides.


5%28F-32%29=9C Multiply both sides by 5.


%285%2F9%29%28F-32%29=C Divide both sides by 9 to isolate C.


So the answer is C=%285%2F9%29%28F-32%29