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Elementary Algebra | 2nd Edition | ISBN: 9781975076474 | Authors: Openstax

Table of Contents

1
Foundation -
1.1
Foundation - Introduction to Whole Numbers
1.1
Foundation - Systems of Measurement
1.10
Foundation - Systems of Measurement
1.2
Foundation - Use the Language of Algebra
1.3
Foundation - Add and Subtract Integers
1.4
Foundation - Multiply and Divide Integers
1.5
Foundation - Visualize Fractions
1.6
Foundation - Add and Subtract Fractions
1.7
Foundation - Decimals
1.8
Foundation - The Real Numbers
1.9
Foundation - Properties of Real Numbers

2
Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities -
2.1
Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities - Solve Equations Using the Subtraction and Addition Properties of Equality
2.2
Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities - Solve Equations using the Division and Multiplication Properties of Equality
2.3
Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities - Solve Equations with Variables and Constants on Both Sides
2.4
Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities - Use a General Strategy to Solve Linear Equations
2.5
Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities - Solve Equations with Fractions or Decimals
2.6
Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities - Solve a Formula for a Specific Variable
2.7
Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities - Solve Linear Inequalities

3
Math Models -
3.1
Math Models - Use a Problem-Solving Strategy
3.2
Math Models - Solve Percent Applications
3.3
Math Models - Solve Mixture Applications
3.4
Math Models - Solve Geometry Applications: Triangles, Rectangles, and the Pythagorean Theorem
3.5
Math Models - Solve Uniform Motion Applications
3.6
Math Models - Solve Applications with Linear Inequalities

4
Graphs -
4.1
Graphs - Use the Rectangular Coordinate System
4.2
Graphs - Graph Linear Equations in Two Variables
4.3
Graphs - Graph with Intercepts
4.4
Graphs - Understand Slope of a Line
4.5
Graphs - Use the Slope-Intercept Form of an Equation of a Line
4.6
Graphs - Find the Equation of a Line
4.7
Graphs - Graphs of Linear Inequalities

5
Systems of Linear Equations -
5.1
Systems of Linear Equations - Solve Systems of Equations by Graphing
5.2
Systems of Linear Equations - Solving Systems of Equations by Substitution
5.3
Systems of Linear Equations - Solve Systems of Equations by Elimination
5.4
Systems of Linear Equations - Solve Applications with Systems of Equations
5.5
Systems of Linear Equations - Solve Mixture Applications with Systems of Equations
5.6
Systems of Linear Equations - Graphing Systems of Linear Inequalities

6
Polynomials -
6.1
Polynomials - Add and Subtract Polynomials
6.2
Polynomials - Use Multiplication Properties of Exponents
6.3
Polynomials - Multiply Polynomials
6.4
Polynomials - Special Products
6.5
Polynomials - Divide Monomials
6.6
Polynomials - Divide Polynomials
6.7
Polynomials - Integer Exponents and Scientific Notation

7
Factoring -
7.1
Factoring - Greatest Common Factor and Factor by Grouping
7.2
Factoring - Factor Trinomials of the Form x2+bx+c
7.3
Factoring - Factor Trinomials of the Form ax2+bx+c
7.4
Factoring - Factor Special Products
7.5
Factoring - General Strategy for Factoring Polynomials
7.6
Factoring - Quadratic Equations

8
Rational Expressions and Equations -
8.1
Rational Expressions and Equations - Simplify Rational Expressions
8.2
Rational Expressions and Equations - Multiply and Divide Rational Expressions
8.3
Rational Expressions and Equations - Add and Subtract Rational Expressions with a Common Denominator
8.4
Rational Expressions and Equations - Add and Subtract Rational Expressions with Unlike Denominators
8.5
Rational Expressions and Equations - Simplify Complex Rational Expressions
8.6
Rational Expressions and Equations - Solve Rational Equations
8.7
Rational Expressions and Equations - Solve Proportion and Similar Figure Applications
8.8
Rational Expressions and Equations - Solve Uniform Motion and Work Applications
8.9
Rational Expressions and Equations - Use Direct and Inverse Variation

9
Roots and Radicals -
9.1
Roots and Radicals - Simplify and Use Square Roots
9.2
Roots and Radicals - Simplify Square Roots
9.3
Roots and Radicals - Add and Subtract Square Roots
9.4
Roots and Radicals - Multiply Square Roots
9.5
Roots and Radicals - Divide Square Roots
9.6
Roots and Radicals - Solve Equations with Square Roots
9.7
Roots and Radicals - Higher Roots
9.8
Roots and Radicals - Rational Exponents

10
Quadratic Equations -
10.1
Quadratic Equations - Solve Quadratic Equations Using the Square Root Property
10.2
Quadratic Equations - Solve Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square
10.3
Quadratic Equations - Solve Quadratic Equations Using the Quadratic Formula
10.4
Quadratic Equations - Solve Applications Modeled by Quadratic Equations
10.5
Quadratic Equations - Graphing Quadratic Equations in Two Variables

Textbook Solutions for Elementary Algebra

Chapter 5.4 Problem 228

Question

Solve Uniform Motion Applications In the following exercises, translate to a system of equations and solve.

A motor boat travels 60 miles down a river in three hours but takes five hours to return upstream. Find the rate of the boat in still water and the rate of the current.

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The first step in solving 5.4 problem number trying to solve the problem we have to refer to the textbook question: Solve Uniform Motion Applications In the following exercises, translate to a system of equations and solve.A motor boat travels 60 miles down a river in three hours but takes five hours to return upstream. Find the rate of the boat in still water and the rate of the current.
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Title Elementary Algebra 2 
Author Openstax
ISBN 9781975076474

?Solve Uniform Motion Applications In the following exercises, translate to a system of

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