Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 8 - Systems of Linear Equations and Problem Solving - 8.3 Solving Applications: Systems of Two Equations - 8.3 Exercise Set - Page 527: 4

Answer

Sum

Work Step by Step

The boat is going downstream, so it is going in the same direction as the water. Thus, its overall speed will be the sum of the two speeds.
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