How to find missing final/initial temp

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This discussion focuses on calculating the final temperature of a substance using the specific heat formula. The example provided involves a 68.2 g sample of copper at an initial temperature of 21.2 °C, heated with 75.0 J of energy. The specific heat of copper is given as 0.385 J/g °C. Participants emphasize the importance of understanding the equation Q = mcΔT, where Q is the heat added, m is the mass, c is the specific heat, and ΔT is the change in temperature.

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(this is my first post I hope this is the right)

Ok, so I am confused when given a problem where I have to find the missing final or initial temperature.

Here is an example of one such problem that confuses me:

A 68.2 g sample of copper at 21.2 °C is heated with 75.0 J. The specific heat of copper is 0.385
J/g °C. What is the final temperature of the sample?

I have a big test soon... and would really like to have a good undersating of these types of problems. ANY help would be great!
 
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It is not a right place - this is a homework type question (even if not a homework per se), so you should post in the homework section.

What equations do you know that combine change in temperature, mass and amount of heat?
 

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