OpenStax, Intermediate Algebra 2e §9.5 Solve Applications of Quadratic Equations · Exercise 28 · Algebra · Quadratics
Solve Applications of Quadratic Equations · Exercise 28
Solve using any method. Round your answers to the nearest tenth, if needed.
Rick paddled up the river, spent the night camping, and then paddled back. He spent 10 hours paddling and the campground was 24 miles away. If Rick kayaked at a speed of 5 mph, what was the speed of the current?
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OpenStax, Intermediate Algebra 2e · §9.5 Solve Applications of Quadratic Equations · Exercise 28
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