d = rt, so r = d/t
j - w = 3885/5 = 777
j + w = 4335/5 = 867
Add the two together...
2j = 1644
j = 822
822 + w = 867
w = 45
John A.
asked • 10/27/16A jet travels 3885 miles against wind in 5 hours and 4335 miles with wind in the same amount of time. What is the rate of the jet in still air and what is the r
A jet travels 3885 miles against wind in 5 hours and 4335 miles with wind in the same amount of time. What is the rate of the jet in still air and what is the rate of the wind?
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