OpenStax, Intermediate Algebra 2e §7.5 Solve Applications with Rational Equations · Exercise 39 · Algebra · Rational expressions
Solve Applications with Rational Equations · Exercise 39
Solve the application problem provided.
Byron 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?
OpenStax, Intermediate Algebra 2e · §7.5 Solve Applications with Rational Equations · Exercise 39
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