Solve the problem.Julie and Eric row their boat (at a constant speed) 21 miles downstream for 3 hours, helped by the current. Rowing at the same rate, the trip back against the current takes 7 hours. Find the rate of the current.

A. 5 mph
B. 2 mph
C. 1.5 mph
D. 3 mph


Answer: B

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Completely factor the polynomial or state that the polynomial is prime.x3 + 18x2 + 81x

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Express the statement as an equation involving the indicated variables.The surface area S of a sphere is 4 times ? times the square of the radius r.

A. S = 4?r2
B. S = 4? 
C. S = 4?r
D. S = ?r2

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Use a graphing calculator to find the graph of the equation.y = x3 - 3x + 2

A.

B.

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