document.write( "Question 240650: A thermometer that reads 80 degree C is brought into a room that is at 20 degree C. exactly three minutes later, it reads 70 degree C. when will it read 50 degree C? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #176429 by JimboP1977(311)\"\" \"About 
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10 degree drop in three minutes. So 3 and 1/3 drop in 1 minute\r
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