On a linear X temperature scale, water freezes at -145.0°X and boils at 425.0°X. On a linear Y temperature scale, water freezes at -80.00°Y and boils at -25.00°Y. A temperature of 51.00°Y corresponds to what temperature on the X scale?

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On a linear X temperature scale, water freezes at -145.0°X and boils at 425.0°X. On a linear Y temperature scale, water freezes at -80.00°Y and boils at -25.00°Y. A temperature of 51.00°Y corresponds to what temperature on the X scale?
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