A potato is put into an oven that has been heated to 350°F. Its temperature as a function of time is given by T(t) = a(1 - e-kt) + b. The potato was 50°F when it was first put into the oven.
What is the value of a and b in this context? Explain.

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A potato is put into an oven that has been heated to 350°F. Its temperature as a function of time is given by T(t) = a(1 - e-kt) + b. The potato was 50°F when it was first put into the oven. 
What is the value of a and b in this context? Explain.

anonymous · Answer

sorry i mistyped it that part is supposed to be a(1-e^-kt)

anonymous · Answer

a = 350
b = 50*e^-kt

anonymous · Answer

thank you!!!

anonymous · Answer

do you happen to know the value of a also? @alexhclarke

anonymous · Answer

wait nevermind!! just realized you posted it :)