OpenStax, Intermediate Algebra 2e §7.5 Solve Applications with Rational Equations · Try It 11 · Algebra · Rational expressions
Solve Applications with Rational Equations · Try It 11
Dennis went cross-country skiing for 6 hours on Saturday. He skied 20 mile uphill and then 20 miles back downhill, returning to his starting point. His uphill speed was 5 mph slower than his downhill speed. What was Dennis’ speed going uphill and his speed going downhill?
OpenStax, Intermediate Algebra 2e · §7.5 Solve Applications with Rational Equations · Try It 11
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