S = Rowing Speed, T = Time, D = Distance
Then for the 100 mile row: (S+6)*T = 100
for the 20 mile row (S-6)*T = 20
Solving together: (S+6)/(S-6) = 100/20 or 4S = 36 or S = 9 mph
(T is same for both)
Frank H.
asked 12/07/16S = Rowing Speed, T = Time, D = Distance
Then for the 100 mile row: (S+6)*T = 100
for the 20 mile row (S-6)*T = 20
Solving together: (S+6)/(S-6) = 100/20 or 4S = 36 or S = 9 mph
(T is same for both)
S = Rowing Speed, T = Time, D = Distance
Then for the 100 mile row: (S+6)*T = 100
for the 20 mile row (S-6)*T = 20
Solving together: (S+6)/(S-6) = 100/20 or 4S = 36 or S = 9 mph
(T is same for both)
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