OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e §5.4 Solve Applications with Systems of Equations · Example 9 · Algebra · Systems
Solve Applications with Systems of Equations · Example 9
Translate to a system of equations and then solve:
A river cruise ship sailed 60 miles downstream for 4 hours and then took 5 hours sailing upstream to return to the dock. Find the speed of the ship in still water and the speed of the river current.
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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e · §5.4 Solve Applications with Systems of Equations · Example 9
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