Lauren rides a jet ski for 3 hours against the current at 24 mph. Lauren rides a jet ski for 2 hours with the current at 24 mph. How fast was Lauren traveling with no current?

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ganeshie8 · Answer

$\huge  \textbf{speed of current = 24mph }$

ganeshie8 · Answer

$ \textbf{ let "x" be speed of Lauren with no current} $
$ \textbf{since distance is same, we can set up below equation} $

$\huge 3*(x-24) = 2(x+24)$

$\textbf{solve for x}$

$hope\ it\ helps..$

anonymous · Answer

thank you so much!

ganeshie8 · Answer

u welcome :)