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Set up appropriate equations and solve the given stated problems. All numbers are accurate to at least two significant digits. A fire engine averaged 48 mi/h going to a fire, and 36 mi/h on its return to the station. If

Set up appropriate equations and solve the given stated problems. All numbers are accurate to at least two significant digits.

A fire engine averaged 48 mi/h going to a fire, and 36 mi/h on its return to the station. If the total traveling time was 35 min, how far was the station from the fire?

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Chapter # 6- Factoring and Fractions
Section: Review Exercises
Problem: 130
Posted Date: March 22, 2023 02:50:09

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