5. A temperature is taken from an inside room to the outside, where the air temperature is 5ºF. After 1 minute, the thermometer reads 55°F and after 5 minutes it reads 30°F. what was the initial temperature of the thermometer when inside the room?

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5. A temperature is taken from an inside room to the outside, where the air
temperature is 5°F. After 1 minute, the thermometer reads 55°F and after 5
minutes it reads 30°F. what was the initial temperature of the thermometer
when inside the room?
Transcribed Image Text:5. A temperature is taken from an inside room to the outside, where the air temperature is 5°F. After 1 minute, the thermometer reads 55°F and after 5 minutes it reads 30°F. what was the initial temperature of the thermometer when inside the room?
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