OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e §3.5 Solve Uniform Motion Applications · Exercise 17 · Algebra · Algebra word problems

Solve Uniform Motion Applications · Exercise 17

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Cassius drives his boat upstream for 45 minutes. It takes him 30 minutes to return downstream. His speed going upstream is three miles per hour slower than his speed going downstream. Find his upstream and downstream speeds.

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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e · §3.5 Solve Uniform Motion Applications · Exercise 17

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