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a scientist is investigating the effects of cold on human skin. in one of the scientist?s experiments, the temperature starts at 70?f and drops by 1/10? every 2 minutes. what is the temperature after 6 minutes?

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After 2 minutes, temperature = 9/10 x 70 = 63F
After 4 minutes, temperature = 9/10 x 63 = 56.7F
After 6 minutes, temperature = 9/10 x 56.7 = 51.03F
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