How do I solve for F here?

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

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multiplying by 9/5 ... 9/5 C = F - 32
C = 5 / 9 ( F - 32 )

Multiply both sides by 9

9 C = 5 ( F - 32 )

9 C = 5 ∙ F - 5 ∙ 32

9 C = 5 F - 160

Add 160 to both sides

9 C + 160 = 5 F - 160 + 160

9 C + 160 = 5 F

Divide both sides by 5

9 C / 5 + 160 / 5 = 5 F / 5

9 / 5 C + 32 = F

F = 9 / 5 C + 32

°F = 9 / 5 °C + 32