document.write( "Question 1024175: With the current, you can row 9 miles in 2 hours. Against the current, your return trip takes 6 hours( also 9 miles). Find your average rowing rate in still water and the average rate of the current. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #639629 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! With the current, you can row 9 miles in 2 hours. Against the current, your return trip takes 6 hours( also 9 miles). Find your average rowing rate in still water and the average rate of the current. \n" ); document.write( "--------------- \n" ); document.write( "Find the 2 speeds, upstream and downstream. \n" ); document.write( "Avg rowing rate is the average of the 2 speeds. \n" ); document.write( "Current is the difference between either direction's and rowing speed. \n" ); document.write( " |