Bob can row 12 mph in still water. The total time to travel downstream and return upstream to the starting point is 4 hours. If the total distance downstream and back is 36 miles, determine the speed of the river (current speed). Current Speed =

Bob can row 12 mph in still water. The total time to travel downstream and return upstream to the starting point is 4 hours. If the total distance downstream and back is 36 miles, determine the speed of the river (current speed). Current Speed =

Intermediate Algebra

19th Edition

ISBN:9780998625720

Author:Lynn Marecek

Publisher:Lynn Marecek

Chapter7: Rational Expressions And Functions

Section7.5: Solve Applications With Rational Equations

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Bob can row 12 mph in still water. The total time to travel downstream and return upstream to the starting
point is 4 hours. If the total distance downstream and back is 36 miles, determine the speed of the river
(current speed).
Current Speed =

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