Homework Help: Algebra 1

Posted by Kallie on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 8:59pm.

I am having trouble figuring out the final step when i get to multiply 5/9(1955.6) to get the set solution. Can you help. the question is below

a metal stays solid at fahrenheit temperature below 1987.6. determine (in terms of an inequality) those celsius temperature for which the metal stays solid. use the formula f=9/5c+32

Algebra 1 - bobpursley, Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 10:07pm
F= 9/5 C + 32
T<1987.6F
then
1987.6> 9/5 C+32
5*1955>9C
C<1955*5/9
C<I dont know what your problem is here. multiply 1955*5, then divide by 9
the temp C to stay solid will be below that.

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