A hard-boiled egg at 85°C is put in a pan under running 18°C water to cool. After 5 minutes, the egg's temperature is found to be 38°C. How much longer will it take the egg to reach 20°C?

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A hard-boiled egg at 85°C is put in a pan under running 18°C water to cool. After 5 minutes, the egg's
temperature is found to be 38°C. How much longer will it take the egg to reach 20°C?
Transcribed Image Text:A hard-boiled egg at 85°C is put in a pan under running 18°C water to cool. After 5 minutes, the egg's temperature is found to be 38°C. How much longer will it take the egg to reach 20°C?
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