SOLUTION: a boat travels 4 hours downstream with a current of 6 mph, returning against the current takes 5 hours. find the distance traveled

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Question 457622: a boat travels 4 hours downstream with a current of 6 mph, returning against the current takes 5 hours. find the distance traveled
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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4(x+6)=5(x-6)
4x+24=5x-30
x=54 mph
4 hours x 60 mph=240 miles.