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Running Ants A scientist observed that the speed
Where
a. Using functional notation, express the speed of the ants when the ambient temperature is 30 degrees Celsius, and calculate that speed using the formula above.
b. Solve for
c. If the ants are running at a speed of 3 centimeters per second, what is the ambient temperature?
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