SOLUTION: In two hours a man can row 26 km downstream but only 14 km upstream. The speed of the stream is?

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Travel -> SOLUTION: In two hours a man can row 26 km downstream but only 14 km upstream. The speed of the stream is?      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 939625: In two hours a man can row 26 km downstream but only 14 km upstream. The speed of the stream is?
Answer by vicgonzerx(31) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
St + Mt=26
S(2) + m(2) = 26
S + M=13----EQ 1
M-S=12----EQ 2
SOLVE M USING 2 EQUATON BY SUBSTRACTION
M=12.5KM/HR
SUBSTITUTE M TO EQ 1 TO SOLVE S
S=0.5KM/HR----------ANSWER====