Math Problem Statement

A thermometer reading 6degreesC is brought into a room with a constant temperature of 38 degrees C. If the thermometer reads 17degreesC after 2 ​minutes, what will it read after being in the room for 4 ​minutes? For 9 ​minutes? Question content area bottom Part 1 After 4 ​minutes, the thermometer will read

enter your response heredegreesC. ​(Do not round until the final answer. Then round to the nearest hundredth as​ needed.)

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponential Decay
Newton's Law of Cooling

Formulas

T(t) = T_ambient + (T_0 - T_ambient) * e^(-kt)

Theorems

Newton's Law of Cooling

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12