Translate to a system of equations: The sum of two numbers is negative twenty-three. One number is 7 less than the other. Find the numbers.
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Solve Uniform Motion Applications In the following exercises, translate to a system of equations and solve.
The Jones family took a 12 mile canoe ride down the Indian River in two hours. After lunch, the return trip back up the river took three hours. Find the rate of the canoe in still water and the rate of the current.
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The first step in solving 5.4 problem number trying to solve the problem we have to refer to the textbook question: Solve Uniform Motion Applications In the following exercises, translate to a system of equations and solve.The Jones family took a 12 mile canoe ride down the Indian River in two hours. After lunch, the return trip back up the river took three hours. Find the rate of the canoe in still water and the rate of the current.
From the textbook chapter Systems of Linear Equations - Solve Applications with Systems of Equations you will find a few key concepts needed to solve this.
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