Chloe L.
asked 10/24/21A motorboat traveling with the current went 70 mi in 5 h. Traveling against the current, it took 7 h to travel the same distance. Find the rate of the boat in calm water and the rate of the current.
A motorboat traveling with the current went 70 mi in 5 h. Traveling against the current, it took 7 h to travel the same distance. Find the rate of the boat in calm water and the rate of the current.
1 Expert Answer

Mark M. answered 10/24/21
Mathematics Teacher - NCLB Highly Qualified
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Zaalyiah G.
First you should make variable for your problem. ☺10/24/21