document.write( "Question 709011: I need help setting up this word problem into a equation.
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document.write( "Problem: Jen's motorboat travels at a speed of 10 mph in still water. Booth River flows at a speed of 4 mph. How long will it take Jen to travel 12 mi upstream? 12 mi downstream? \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #436352 by josgarithmetic(39625) ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Jen's boat upstream is 10-4 mph. 6 miles per hour. \n" ); document.write( "Time in hours to do 12 miles, 6*h=12, \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Jen's boat downstream is 10+4 mph. 14 miles per hour. \n" ); document.write( "Time in hours to do 12 miles, 14*h=12, |