Carrie Y.
asked 03/25/21Airplane Velocity - Time and Distance
Please help! I'm not sure how to solve and I have tried to compare and do work, but can't figure it out.
flying against the wind, an airplane travels 2340 kilometers in 3 hours. Flying with the wind, the same plane travels 6720 kilometers in 6 hours.
1 Expert Answer

Mark M. answered 03/25/21
Mathematics Teacher - NCLB Highly Qualified
2340 = 3(p - w)
6720 = 6(p + w)
2340 = 3p - 3w
6729 = 6p + 6w
Can you solve for p or w and answer?
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Stephen K.
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