The question asks us what temperature would be recorded in both Fahrenheit and Celsius scales if the numerical value is the same. To solve this, we need to understand the relationship between the two scales.

In the Celsius scale, water freezes at 0 degrees and boils at 100 degrees. In the Fahrenheit scale, water freezes at 32 degrees and boils at 212 degrees.

Option 1 states that the temperature would be -40 degrees. To convert this to Celsius, we can use the formula:

Celsius = (Fahrenheit - 32) * 5/9

Plugging in -40 for Fahrenheit, we get:

Celsius = (-40 - 32) * 5/9 = -72 * 5/9 = -40

So, -40 degrees Fahrenheit is indeed equal to -40 degrees Celsius.

Option 2 states +40 degrees Fahrenheit. If we convert this to Celsius:

Celsius = (40 - 32) * 5/9 = 8 * 5/9 = 4.44

So, +40 degrees Fahrenheit is not equal to 4.44 degrees Celsius.

Option 3 states +72 degrees Fahrenheit. Converting this to Celsius:

Celsius = (72 - 32) *