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A bit can travel 36 miles downstream in 2 hours and can make the return trip in 3 hours. Find the speed of the boat in mph in still water.

Intermediate Algebra

19th Edition

ISBN:9780998625720

Author:Lynn Marecek

Publisher:Lynn Marecek

Chapter7: Rational Expressions And Functions

Section7.5: Solve Applications With Rational Equations

Problem 7.102TI: Tracy can lay a slab of concrete in 3 hours, with Jordan’s help they can do it in 2 hours. If Jordan...

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