Solve the problem.The speed of a stream is 5 mph. If a boat travels 44 miles downstream in the same time that it takes to travel 22 miles upstream, what is the speed of the boat in still water?

A. 17 mph
B. 18 mph
C. 15 mph
D. 10 mph


Answer: C

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A. 4.5 km per hour B. 3.5 km per hour C. 2 km per hour D. 2.5 km per hour

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Solve.Brittany bought a book for $11.53. If she paid with two $10 bills, what was her change?

A. $9.47 B. $8.47 C. $9.00 D. $8.37

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Determine whether the given equation is linear. -  = 4x

A. Linear B. Nonlinear

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