The time, t, for an ice cube to melt is inversely proportional to the temperature, T, of

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The time, t, for an ice cube to melt is inversely proportional to the temperature, T, of the water in which the ice cube is placed. If it takes an ice cube 2 minutes to melt in 75°F water, how long will it take an ice cube of the same size to melt in 80°F water?

The time, t, for an ice cube to melt is


(a) Write the variation equation.

(b) Determine the quantity indicated.

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A Survey of Mathematics with Applications

ISBN: 978-0134112107

10th edition

Authors: Allen R. Angel, Christine D. Abbott, Dennis Runde

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