Travis paddles his kayak in the harbor at Morro Bay, California, where the incoming tide has caused a current in the water. From the point where he enters the water, he paddles 4 miles against the current, then turns around and paddles 4 miles back to where he started. His average speed when paddling with the current is 6 miles per hour faster than his speed against the current. If the complete trip (out and back)takes him 1.4 hours, find his average speed when he paddles against the current. __________ miles per hour

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The Answer of Travis paddles his kayak in the harbor at Morro Bay, California, where the incoming tide has caused a current in the water. From the point where he enters the water, he paddles 4 miles against the current, then turns around and paddles 4 miles back to where he started. His average speed when paddling with the current is 6 miles per hour faster than his speed against the current. If the complete trip (out and back)takes him 1.4 hours, find his average speed when he paddles against the current. __________ miles per hour

Travis Paddles His Kayak in the Harbor at Morro Bay