16. Translate to a system of equations and then solve. A river cruise ship sailed 60 miles downstream for 4 hours and then took 5 hours sailing upstream to return to the dock. Find the speed of the ship in still water and the speed of the river current.

16. Translate to a system of equations and then solve. A river cruise ship sailed 60 miles downstream for 4 hours and then took 5 hours sailing upstream to return to the dock. Find the speed of the ship in still water and the speed of the river current.

Intermediate Algebra

19th Edition

ISBN:9780998625720

Author:Lynn Marecek

Publisher:Lynn Marecek

Chapter4: Systems Of Linear Equations

Section4.2: Solve Applications With Systems Of Equations

Problem 4.43TI: Translate to a system of equations and then solve: A Mississippi river boat cruise sailed 120 miles...

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A river cruise ship sailed 60 miles downstream for 4 hours and then took 5 hours sailing
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