Find an expression for the temperature of the coffee

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The differential equation below models the temperature of a 86°C cup of coffee in a 16°C room, where it is known that the coffee cools at a rate of 1°C per minute when its temperature is 70°C. Solve the differential equation to find an expression for the temperature of the coffee at time t.

dy/dt= - 1/54(y - 16)

Reference no: EM13180458

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