In 4 hr, Kerrie can travel 15 mi upriver and come back. The rate of the current

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In 4 hr, Kerrie can travel 15 mi upriver and come back. The rate of the current is 5 mph. Find the rate of her boat in still water.


Let x = ___________.The rate traveling upriver (against the current) is ____ mph.The rate traveling back downriver (with the current) is ____ mph.


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Write an equation, and complete the solution.

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Intermediate Algebra

ISBN: 9780134895987

13th Edition

Authors: Margaret Lial, John Hornsby, Terry McGinnis

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