SOLUTION: Let x be the speed of the boat you are taking to the island. The other boat's speed can then be written relative to the variable x. Write the speed of each boat using the variable
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Question 887868: Let x be the speed of the boat you are taking to the island. The other boat's speed can then be written relative to the variable x. Write the speed of each boat using the variable x.
what is it i dont get this at all please help asap!!(: Answer by josgarithmetic(39625) (Show Source):
The description is not very good. What is the exact, word-for-word problem description? You need to have better information about how the other boat's speed is relative to the boat which you are taking.
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