Rate of current problem 2

In this lesson, the math problem involves finding the rate of a crew team in still water and the rate of the current. By creating a chart and defining variables for the rates of the crew and current, two linear equations are formed. After simplifying the equations and using the addition method, the rates are found to be 6.5 miles per hour and 2.5 miles per hour, respectively. These rates are then checked against the original problem to ensure the solution is correct.

Shows how to solve a word problem involving the rate of a current and rowing in still water using 2 variables and 2 linear equations.

• How do you solve a word problem using systems of equations?
• How do you set up a system of equations from a word problem?
• How do you check your answer to a system of equations word problem?
• How do you solve a word problem about swimming with an against a current?
• Is there an easy way to find the rate of a water current?
• If a crew team rowed 18 miles in 2 hours going with the current and 8 miles in the same time against the current, how do you find the rate of the crew in still water and the rate of the current?
• How do you solve the system of equations 2(x + y) = 18 and 2(x - y) = 8?