We have: $2 < \sqrt{t} < \frac{7}{2}$ so squaring the inequality (which we can do because all the terms in it are positive) gives us  $4 < t <\frac{49}{4}=12.25$.  Therefore, $t$ is an integer between 5 and 12 inclusive, which leaves us with $\boxed{8}$ possible integer values of $t$.
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The square root of $t$ is greater than $2$ and less than $3.5$. How many integer values of $t$ satisfy this condition?
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The square root of $t$ is greater than $2$ and less than $3.5$. How many integer values of $t$ satisfy this condition?
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