Question

A canoe travels 8 miles per hour downstream and 2 miles per hour upstream.

Let x represent the canoe's speed with no water current (still water) and y
represent the speed of the water current, in miles per hour. Then the situation
can be represented by this system of equations:
X+ y = 8
x - y = 2
Choose the two correct options.
A. The speed of the canoe in still water is 3 miles per hour.
B. The speed of the water current is 5 miles per hour.
C. The speed of the water current is 3 miles per hour.
D. The speed of the canoe in still water is 5 miles per hour.

Answer 1

D

Explanation:

Answer 2

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Answer:

D and C

Explanation:

We are doing the elimination method. We are subtracting so we can eliminate the x variable
x + y = 8
- (x - y = 2)
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0x + 2y = 6
(0x is there just to show that x is eliminated but the equation is now just 2y = 6)
now solve for y (divide 2 on both sides)
y = 3

Now we can use Y to find x. Use any equation (either x + y = 8 or x - y = 2) and then plug in the y value.

x - 3 = 2.

Add 3 on both sides and you get
x = 5

Now! From the question we see that x is canoe speed and y is water current speed. And since x is 5 and y is 3, the answer is D and C since the water current is 3 and canoe speed is 5. Hope this helps!!