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The temperature of a cup of coffee changes -0.8 degrees for every minute it sits on the counter. If the overall temperature change of the coffee is -4.8 degrees, how many minutes has it been sitting on the counter?

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The answer is 6 because when you divide -4.8 by -0.8 it’s 6
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Answer: 6

Step-by-step explanation: Divide the -4.8 / -0.8 to find the answer.

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