Elementary Algebra

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285194055
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-405-9

Chapter 3 - Equations and Problem Solving - 3.2 - Equations and Problem Solving - Problem Set 3.2 - Page 106: 49

Answer

$F = \frac{9}{5}C +32$

Work Step by Step

Multiply both sides by the reciprocal of $\frac{5}{9}$, namely, $\frac{9}{5}$, to obtain: $\frac{9}{5}C = (F-32)$ Add 32 to both sides to obtain: $F = \frac{9}{5}C +32$
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