document.write( "Question 1055452: The rowing team rowed an average of 15.6 mph with the current and 8.8 against he current determine the teams rowing speed
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document.write( "The equations are\r\n" );
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document.write( "u + v = 15.6,   (the speed with the curren)\r\n" );
document.write( "u - v =  8.8.   (the speed against the currect)\r\n" );
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document.write( "To solve the problem, first add the equations (1) and (2).\r\n" );
document.write( "In this way you will find u.\r\n" );
document.write( "Then find v from any of the two equations.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Explanations:\r\n" );
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document.write( "1.  u is the velocity in still water, in mph.\r\n" );
document.write( "    v is the current velocity, mph.\r\n" );
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document.write( "2.  When the team rowing with the current, its speed relative to the bank river is u+v.\r\n" );
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document.write( "    When the team rowing agoinst the current, its speed relative to the bank river is u-v.\r\n" );
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