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23 June, 06:34

Laura and Brent paddled a canoe 6 miles upstream in four hours. The return trip took 3 hours. What is the rate at which they paddled the canoe?

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  1. 23 June, 08:29
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    P = paddling speed

    C = speed of the current

    Upstream: 6 = 4 (P - C. Downstream: 6 = 3 (P + C)

    4P - 4C = 6

    3P + 3C = 6

    12P - 12C = 18

    12P + 12C = 24

    Add the equations:

    24P = 42. P = 42/24 = 1.75 mph

    Subtract the equations:

    -24C = - 6

    C = 0.25 mph
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