document.write( "Question 29285: A fishing boat traveled 3 hours against a 6km/hr current. The return trip took 2 hours. Find the speed of the boat in still water. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #18307 by checkley71(8403)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! THE FORMULA IS 3(X-6)=2(X+6) OR 3 HOURS AT A THE SPEED OF THE BOAT MINUS THE 6 KM/H CURRENT & THE 2 HOUR RETURN TRIP WAS BOAT PLUS THE 6 KM/H CURRENT \n" ); document.write( "OR 3X-18=2X+12 OR X=30 KM/HR\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "PROOF 3(30-6)=2(30+6) OR 3X24=2X36 OR 72=72 \n" ); document.write( " |