Don L. answered 12/09/17
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Hi Joyce and Timothy, this can be solved by a system of equations based on the information given. Let p represent the plane and w the wind.
Equation 1, with the wind:
5 * (p + w) = 3850
Equation 2, against the wind:
5 * (p - w) = 3350
Solve the system:
5 * (p + w) = 3850
5 * (p - w) = 3350
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