
Mark M. answered 05/14/21
Mathematics Teacher - NCLB Highly Qualified
2500 = 5(p + w)
2500 = 7.5(p - w)
Distribute and solve for either p or w
Sarang B.
asked 05/14/21A jet can travel the 2,500 miles between Los Angeles and New York in 5 hours with the wind. The return trip against the wind takes 7.5 hours. Find the speed of the wind and the speed of the jet in still air.
Mark M. answered 05/14/21
Mathematics Teacher - NCLB Highly Qualified
2500 = 5(p + w)
2500 = 7.5(p - w)
Distribute and solve for either p or w
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