
Mark M. answered 04/22/21
Mathematics Teacher - NCLB Highly Qualified
2910 = 3(p + w)
7140 = 6(p - w)
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Eliminate either p or w and answer.
Flying against the wind, an airplane travels 2910 km in 3 hours. Flying with the wind, the same plane travels 7140 km in 6 hours. What is the rate of the plane still in the air and what is the rate of the wind?
Mark M. answered 04/22/21
Mathematics Teacher - NCLB Highly Qualified
2910 = 3(p + w)
7140 = 6(p - w)
Distribute
Eliminate either p or w and answer.
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