For this case we have:
Let x be the variable that belongs to the real numbers. Then, all reals less than 70 can be expressed as:

The tip of the inequality is directed to the real numbers, since they tell us that they are less than 70, for 70 the inequality remains open.
Answer:

Answer:
1.8 mph
Step-by-step explanation:
Speed of the steamer in still water is 18 mph.
Speed of the current = x mph.
1. The steamer going downstream traveled the distance between two ports in 3 hours. Traveling downstream the current "helps" the steamer, then the speed is 18 + x mph.
The distance traveled downstream = 3(18 + x) miles.
2. The steamer going upstream traveled the distance between two ports in 3 hours 40 minutes that is
hours. Traveling upstream the current "interferes" the steamer, then the speed is 18 - x mph.
The distance traveled upstream
miles.
3. The distances are the same, so

Solve this equation:

Z = x-y(3r)/y
z = x-y * 3r/y
Final answer: x = yz + 3yr