Solve Applications of Quadratic Equations · Exercise 28
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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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