a. A metal rod with initial temperature 200°F is brought outside where the temperature is 60°F. After 2 minutes, the temperature of the rod dropped to 120°F. How long will it take for the temperature of the rod to drop 70°F from the time it was brought outside?

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a. A metal rod with initial temperature 200°F is brought outside where the
temperature is 60°F. After 2 minutes, the temperature of the rod dropped
to 120°F. How long will it take for the temperature of the rod to drop 70° F from
the time it was brought outside?
Transcribed Image Text:a. A metal rod with initial temperature 200°F is brought outside where the temperature is 60°F. After 2 minutes, the temperature of the rod dropped to 120°F. How long will it take for the temperature of the rod to drop 70° F from the time it was brought outside?
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