Solve the problem.A boat travels d miles against the current whose rate is 8 mph. On the return trip, the boat travels with the same current. The expression  + , where r is the speed of the boat in calm water, represents the total amount of time in hours it takes for the entire trip. Represent this amount of time as a single rational expression.

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Answer: B

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Find the linear function that is the best fit for the given data. Round decimal values to the nearest hundredth, if necessary.

A. y = 6.8x - 150.7 B. y = 6.2x - 140.4 C. y = -6.8x + 150.7 D. y = -6.2x + 140.4

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