Math Problem Statement

Josiah is cooking a piece of lamb. Before he puts it in the oven, the internal temperature of the lamb is [41\degree\text{C}] below the final temperature it needs to reach. The outside of the lamb heats up faster than the inside. Josiah takes the lamb out of the oven when the internal temperature is still [6\degree\text{C}] below the final temperature it needs to reach, so the inside and outside can balance out to the right final temperature. Josiah wonders how much the internal temperature had changed when he removed the lamb from the oven. Which of the following equations matches the situation above?

Solution

To solve this, let's define the following:

  • Let TfT_f represent the final temperature the lamb needs to reach.
  • The internal temperature of the lamb before it went into the oven was Tf41T_f - 41 (41 degrees below the final temperature).
  • The internal temperature of the lamb when it was removed from the oven was Tf6T_f - 6 (6 degrees below the final temperature).

The change in internal temperature, ΔT\Delta T, can be calculated as the difference between the temperature when removed from the oven and the initial temperature:

ΔT=(Tf6)(Tf41).\Delta T = (T_f - 6) - (T_f - 41).

Simplify the expression:

ΔT=Tf6Tf+41=416=35.\Delta T = T_f - 6 - T_f + 41 = 41 - 6 = 35.

Thus, the internal temperature changed by 35C35^\circ \text{C}.

Matching the Situation to an Equation

The correct equation matching the situation is:

(Tf6)(Tf41)=35.(T_f - 6) - (T_f - 41) = 35.

This equation captures the change in temperature explicitly.

Let me know if you'd like further clarification or details! Here are five related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How would this situation change if the initial temperature was expressed in Fahrenheit instead of Celsius?
  2. How is the concept of equilibrium used in this situation?
  3. Can we create a graph representing the temperature change over time for this process?
  4. How would the calculation differ if Josiah had taken the lamb out at 10C10^\circ \text{C} below the final temperature?
  5. How does the temperature difference affect the cooking time?

Tip: Always confirm your initial and final values when solving real-world problems involving changes in temperature or other quantities!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Temperature Change Calculation

Formulas

Change in temperature: ΔT = (T_f - 6) - (T_f - 41)

Theorems

Arithmetic Subtraction Properties

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8