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the formula to convert a temperature in degrees Celsius into degrees Fahrenheit is f equals 9/5 C + 32 solve the formula for C

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The formula is give as

F = 9C/5 + 32

To slove for C, the first step is to subtract 32 from both sides of the equation. It becomes

F - 32 = 9C/5 + 32 - 32

F - 32 = 9C/5

9C = 5(F - 32)

Dividing both sides of the equation by 9, it becomes

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

C = 5(F - 32)/9

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