Homework Help: math

Posted by derek on Friday, May 30, 2008 at 11:35pm.

the formula C=5/9(F-32) is used to convert Fahrenheit temperature,F, to Celsius temperature,C. What temperature in Fahrenheit is equivalent to a temperature of 100 Celsius.

I know that in Fahrenheit its 212 degrees, but i used it by using guess and check. i need help with how to use the formula.

math - drwls, Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 1:21am
To use the formula, plug in 100 for C and solve the resulting equation for F.

100 = (5/9)(F-32)
Multiply both sides by 9/5, and you get
180 = F - 32
Now add 32 to both sides.

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