document.write( "Question 129996: Jan swims at a speed of 5.8 mph in still water. The river she's in flows at a speed of 3.7 mph. How long will it take Jan to swim 2.2 mi downstream? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #94943 by checkley71(8403)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! DISTANCE=RATE*TIME \n" ); document.write( "2.2=(5.8+3.7)T \n" ); document.write( "2.2=9.5T \n" ); document.write( "T=2.2/9.5 \n" ); document.write( "T=.2316 HOURS OR 13.9 MINUTES TO SWIM DOWNSTREAM 2.2 MILES. \n" ); document.write( " |