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A skater crossed a frozen river 1 mile wide in 5 minutes with the wind behind him. It took him 15 minutes on his return trip where he skated into the wind. What was the speed of the wind?

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 7.93TI: Link can ride his bike 20 miles into a 3 mph headwind in the same amount of time he can ride 30...

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