SOLUTION: Julie and Eric row their boat at a constant speed 40 miles downstream for 4 hours helped by the current rowing at the same rate the trip back against the current takes 10 hours fin

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Question 330348: Julie and Eric row their boat at a constant speed 40 miles downstream for 4 hours helped by the current rowing at the same rate the trip back against the current takes 10 hours find the rate of the cirrent
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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b + c = 40 / 4 = 10

b - c = 40 / 10 = 4

subtracting equations ___ 2c = 10 - 4