Answer:
A = ((a+b)/2)h
Step-by-step explanation:
a and b are base (the top and bottom)
h is height
What's the question that needs to be solved and I will help?
Let the speed of the current equal c
and the speed of the boat in still water equal b.
b + c = 1.5 (b - c)
b + c = 1.5b - 1.5c
0.5b = 2.5c
b = 5c
The speed of the current is 1.5 mph so
b = 5 * 1.5 = 7.5 mph
3x + 7 = x
First, subtract 3x from both sides. / Your problem should look like: 7 = x - 3x
Second, simplify x - 3x to -2x. / Your problem should look like: 7 = -2x
Third, divide both sides by -2. / Your problem should look like:

= x
Fourth, simplify

to

/ Your problem should look like:

= x
Fifth, switch sides. / Your problem should look like: x =

Answer as fraction:

Answer as decimal: -3.5
I got 4x if that isn’t right I will check again