Answer:
The speed of the boat in still water is 10 miles / hour
Step-by-step explanation:
The trip there, and the trip back are the same -- 30 miles
Let the rate of the boat = x
Let the rate of the water = y
30 = 2*(x + y)
30 = 6*(x - y)
Divide the top equation by 2
Divide the bottom equation by 6
15 = x + y
<u>5 = x - y </u> Add the equations together.
20 = 2x Divide by 2
20/2 = x
x = 10
You should be able to set up a proportion between the sides something like (18+x)/x=(56+21)/56
Answer:
Your answer is yes. I hope this helped you!