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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e §8.8 Solve Uniform Motion and Work Applications · Exercise 7 · Algebra · Rational expressions

Solve Uniform Motion and Work Applications · Exercise 7

Bill wanted to try out different water craft. He went 62 miles downstream in a motor boat and 27 miles downstream on a jet ski. His speed on the jet ski was 10 mph faster than in the motor boat. Bill spent a total of 4 hours on the water. What was his rate of speed in the motor boat?

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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e · §8.8 Solve Uniform Motion and Work Applications · Exercise 7

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