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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The function determines the Celsius temperature that corresponds to F degrees of Fahrenheit. a) Find the Celsius temperature corresponds to 23ºF. b) At what temperature the Celsius reading and the Fahrenheit reading is the same. Show your work not just the final answer.

OpenStudy (oaktree):

What is the function?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

hold on

OpenStudy (oaktree):

I'm waiting. Take your time.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the function C(F)=5/9(F-32)

OpenStudy (oaktree):

OK.

OpenStudy (oaktree):

So, we want the left hand of the equation to be 23, right?

OpenStudy (oaktree):

So, set the equation to 23=5/9(F-32)

OpenStudy (oaktree):

And solve. You get 73.4.

OpenStudy (oaktree):

Good?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i don't know hwo to solve :(

OpenStudy (oaktree):

Oh. You divide 23 by (5/9), which is 41.4

OpenStudy (oaktree):

You know how to do that, right?

OpenStudy (oaktree):

Yes or no?

OpenStudy (oaktree):

Well, anyway, then you add 32.

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