SOLUTION: Jane Saska can row 4 mph in still water. She takes as long to row 8 mi upstream as 24 mi downstream. How fast is the current? (Let x= speed of the current.)

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Question 439795: Jane Saska can row 4 mph in still water. She takes as long to row 8 mi upstream as 24 mi downstream. How fast is the current? (Let x= speed of the current.)
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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8/4-x=24/4+x
24(4-x)=8(4+x)
96-24x=32+8x
96-32=32x
64=32x
x=2
The current is going 2mph..