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Solving the formula F = rac{9}{5} C + 32 for CC

To solve the temperature conversion formula F = rac{9}{5} C + 32 for the Celsius temperature CC, proceed as follows:

  1. Write the formula: F = rac{9}{5} C + 32.
  2. Subtract 3232 from both sides to isolate the term with CC: F - 32 = rac{9}{5} C.
  3. Multiply both sides by the reciprocal rac{5}{9} to solve for CC: C = rac{5}{9}(F - 32).

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