Problem #1: In a murder investigation, the temperature of the corpse was 34°C at 1:30pm and 20°C 5 hours later. Normal body temperature is 37°C and the surrounding temperature was 9°C. How long (in hours) before 1:30pm did the murder take place? Problem #1:

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Problem #1: In a murder investigation, the temperature of the corpse was 34°C at 1:30pm and 20°C 5 hours later. Normal
body temperature is 37°C and the surrounding temperature was 9°C. How long (in hours) before 1:30pm did the
murder take place?
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