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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e §5.4 Solve Applications with Systems of Equations · Try It 18 · Algebra · Systems

Solve Applications with Systems of Equations · Try It 18

Translate to a system of equations and then solve: Jason paddled his canoe 24 miles upstream for 4 hours. It took him 3 hours to paddle back. Find the speed of the canoe in still water and the speed of the river current.

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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e · §5.4 Solve Applications with Systems of Equations · Try It 18

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