SOLUTION: Solve by elimination method. A cabin cruiser travels 20 miles in the same time that a power boat travels 40 miles. The cruiser travels 5 mph slower than the power boat. Find the

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Question 1161269: Solve by elimination method.
A cabin cruiser travels 20 miles in the same time that a power boat travels 40 miles. The cruiser travels 5 mph slower than the power boat. Find the speed of each boat

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Solve by elimination method.
A cabin cruiser travels 20 miles in the same time that a power boat travels 40 miles. The cruiser travels 5 mph slower than the power boat. Find the speed of each boat
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Cruiser, r-5 speed, distance 20, time x;
Boat, speed of r, distance 40, time x;

Elimination not the best method for this example problem.
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Better set-up can be .

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