SOLUTION: a cyclist bikes 20 miles into a headwind (slowing him down) and then returns with a tailwind. the total trip takes 6 hours. in still air the cyclist travels at 12MPH. what is the s

Question 1005950: a cyclist bikes 20 miles into a headwind (slowing him down) and then returns with a tailwind. the total trip takes 6 hours. in still air the cyclist travels at 12MPH. what is the speed of the wind?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a cyclist bikes 20 miles into a headwind (slowing him down) and then returns with a tailwind. the total trip takes 6 hours. in still air the cyclist travels at 12MPH. what is the speed of the wind?
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You have to spec the relation between windspeed and biking speed.
It's not linear.

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