Use a system of linear equations to solve the problem.Julie and Eric row their boat (at a constant speed) 16 miles downstream for 2 hours, helped by the current. Rowing at the same rate, the trip back against the current takes 8 hours. Find the rate of the current.

A. 5 mph
B. 3 mph
C. 4 mph
D. 2.5 mph


Answer: B

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A. x = -2 B. x = -4, x = -2 C. x = -4 D. None

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Simplify. Assume that no radicands were formed by raising negative quantities to even powers.

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Add the real numbers. Write any improper fraction as a whole or mixed number where appropriate.4 + 3

A. 4 B. 7 C. 8 D. 3

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Perform the indicated operations and simplify. 

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