A thermometer reading 18°F is brought into a room where the temperature is 70°F. One minute later the thermometer reading is 31°F. Determine the: a) temperature reading as a function of time b) temperature reading 5 minutes after the thermometer is first brought into the room.

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A thermometer reading 18°F is brought into a room where the temperature is 70°F. One minute later the thermometer reading is 31°F. Determine the:

a) temperature reading as a function of time

b) temperature reading 5 minutes after the thermometer is first brought into the room.

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