document.write( "Question 884632: A motorboat can travel 84 miles in 2 hours with the current. Against the current, the same trip takes 3 hours. What is the speed of the current and the speed of the boat in still water? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #534532 by ewatrrr(24785)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! s + c = 42mph = 84mi/2hr \n" ); document.write( "s - c = 26mph \n" ); document.write( " 2s = 68 \n" ); document.write( " s = 34mph, speed of boat. current is 8mph. \n" ); document.write( " |