Question 85269
At noon, the chef puts the pig in a large earthen oven. The pig's original temperature is 75 degrees F. At 2:00 PM the chef checked the pigs temperature and was upset because it had reached only 100 degrees F. If the oven's temperature remains a constant 325 degrees F, at what time may the hotel serve its guests, assuming that pork is done when it reaches 175 degrees F?
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You have two points: (0,75) and (2,100)
Find the equation relating temperature and time in the oven.
slope = [100-75]/[2-0] = 25/2 = 12.5
intercept: 75 = 12.5*0+b; b=75
EQUATION:
temperature = 12.5x +75
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When will the temp be 175?
12.5x+75 = 175
12.5x = 100
x= 8 hours
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Pork will be ready at 8:00 PM
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Cheers,
Stan H.