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A kayaker travels x miles per hours downstream for 2 hours. On the 4 hour return trip, the kayaker travels 4 miles per hour slower. How far did the kayaker travel in total?

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Answer:

16

Explanation:

one way=2x

one way=4(x-4)

2x=4(x-4)

2x=4x-16

2x=8

x=4

2 ways=2y=4x=16

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