Math Problem Statement
A pot of coffee is brewed to a temperature of 170 degrees Fahrenheit and is put into a room that is 70 degrees. After 5 minutes, the temperature of the coffee was 158 degrees. Is someone prefers to drink their coffee at 140 degrees, how long should they wait if their coffee was freshly brewed? (Round to the nearest minute)
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Newton's Law of Cooling
Formulas
T(t) = T_room + (T_initial - T_room) * e^(-kt)
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12
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