The goal of these matching questions is to practice step (2), Translate, of the five-step problem-solving process. Translate each word problem to a system of equations and select a correct translation from systems A–J.
Sightseeing Boat. A sight-seeing boat travels 3 hr on a trip downstream with a 2.5-mph current. The return trip against the same current takes 3.5 hr. Find the speed of the boat in still water.
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