SOLUTION: Systems of Linear Equations word problem: Can someone tell me how I set up this word problem please? A boat traveled 27.5 mph with the current and 12.5 mph against the current. F

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Question 276676: Systems of Linear Equations word problem:
Can someone tell me how I set up this word problem please?
A boat traveled 27.5 mph with the current and 12.5 mph against the current. Find the speed of the boat in (still) water and the speed of the current?

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
b+c=27.5
b-c=12.5
2b=40
b=20 mph in still water
27.5-20=7.5 mph=current