OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e §5.3 Solve Systems of Equations by Elimination · Exercise 54 · Algebra · Systems
Solve Systems of Equations by Elimination · Exercise 54
Norris can row 3 miles upstream against the current in 1 hour, the same amount of time it takes him to row 5 miles downstream, with the current. Solve the system.
ⓐ for , his rowing speed in still water.
ⓑ Then solve for , the speed of the river current.
OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e · §5.3 Solve Systems of Equations by Elimination · Exercise 54
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