A family is canoeing downstream (with the current). Their speed relative to the banks of the river averages 2.75 mi/h. During the return trip, they paddle upstream (against the current), averaging 1.5 mi/h relative to the riverbank. Write and solve a system of equations to find the family's paddling speed in still water. Let s equal the families paddling speed and c represent the current

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Pete · Answer 1

2b = 4.25

boat b = 2.125

d) subtract them to find c

2c = 1.250:

current c =.625