What is the definition of line segment?

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In geometry, a line segment is a part of a line that is bounded by two distinct end points, and contains every point on the line between its endpoints. A closed line segment includes both endpoints, while an open line segment excludes both endpoints; a half-open line segment includes exactly one of the endpoints.

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Roberto rowed 20 miles downstream in 2.5 hours. The trip back, however, took him 5 hours. Find the rate that Roberto rows in sti

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Answer:

Roberto's speed in still water is 6 miles/hour and the river speed is 2 miles/hour

Step-by-step explanation:

Relative Speed

When a body is moving at a constant speed v, the distance traveled in a time t is:

$d=v.t$

When Roberto rows downstream, his speed in still water is added to the speed of the water, making it easier to travel the required distance.

When Roberto rows upstream, his speed in still water is affected by the speed of the water, both are subtracted and the required distance is covered in more time.

Let's call

x = Roberto's rowing speed in still water

y = Speed of the river current

The speed when rowing downstream is x+y, thus the distance traveled is

$d=(x+y).t_1$