SOLUTION: Andy is boating on a river. He travels 7 miles downriver in half an hour. He then returns 7 miles upriver in 52.5 minutes. If the speed of the river is constant, what is the speed

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Question 927438: Andy is boating on a river. He travels 7 miles downriver in half an hour. He then returns 7 miles upriver in 52.5 minutes. If the speed of the river is constant, what is the speed of the boat in still water?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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mph = mi/hr
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r + c = 14mph 7mi%2F.5hr+
r - c = 8mph 7mi%2F%2852.5%2F60%29hr
2r = 22mph
r = 11mph and c = 3mph 14-11