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Answer part B please
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A man stands at a point A on the bank of a straight river, 4 mi wide. To reach point B, L = 9 mi downstream on the opposite bank, he first rows his boat to point P on the opposite bank and then walks
the remaining distance x to B, as shown in the figure. He can row at a speed of 2 mi/h and walk at a speed of 5 mi/h.
L mi
=
323
B
(a) Find a function that models the time T needed for the trip.
T(x):
(b) Where should he land so that he reaches B as soon as possible? (Round your answer to two decimal places.)
mi from point B
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