Step-by-step explanation:
We want to find two things-- the speed of the boat in still water and the speed of the current. Each of these things will be represented by a different variable:
B = speed of the boat in still water
C = speed of the current
Since we have two variables, we will need to find a system of two equations to solve.
How do we find the two equations we need?
Rate problems are based on the relationship Distance = (Rate)(Time).
Fill in the chart with your data (chart attached)
The resulting speed of the boat (traveling upstream) is B-C miles per hour. On the other hand, if the boat is traveling downstream, the current will be pushing the boat faster, and the boat's speed will increase by C miles per hour. The resulting speed of the boat (traveling downstream) is B+C miles per hour. Put this info in the second column in the chart. Now plug it into a formula! <u>Distance=(Rate)(Time) </u>Now solve using the systems of equations!
Answer:
-66+12 or -54
Step-by-step explanation:
To remove the parenthesis multiply the number outside of the parenthesis (in this case -6) to the numbers inside of the parenthesis (11, and -2).

A negative multiplied by a positive is a negative.

A negative multiplied by a negative is a positive.

First one is 14
Second one is 45
Third one is 43
Fourth one is 40
I think the answer is 2990.8 c.m
Hope that helps :)