If we let x be the speed of the boat you are taking to the island (the steamboat), then we know that the speed of the other boat (the tall ship) is 10 knots less than the steamboat's. So the speed of the tall ship (for the return trip) is (x - 10) knots.
1/3(one third). Hope this helps
theres no options to choose from, but in order to solve any equation like that, heres a tip!!
if youre adding a negative number, all youre really doing is subtracting a number. if you're subtracting a negative, you're just adding the number!!
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