At what temperature would the centigrade and Kelvin scales give similar readings

The formulas for converting between degree Celsius and degree Fahrenheit are:

°F = (°C * 9/5) + 32

°C = (°F - 32) * 5/9

To find the temperature when both are equal, we use an old algebra trick and just set ºF = ºC and solve one of the equations.

°C = (°C * 9/5) + 32

°C - (°C * 9/5) = 32

-4/5 * °C = 32

°C = - 32 * 5/4

°C = - 40

°F = (°F * 9/5) + 32

°F - (°F * 9/5) = 32

-4/5 * °F = 32

°F = - 32 * 5/4

°F = - 40

So the temperature when both the Celsius and Fahrenheit scales are the same is - 40 degrees

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