SOLUTION: A flight averages 460 miles per hour. The return flight averages 500 miles per hour due to a tailwind. The total flying time is 4.8 hours. How long is each flight? Please explain.

Question 1049458: A flight averages 460 miles per hour. The return flight averages 500 miles per hour due to a tailwind. The total flying time is 4.8 hours. How long is each flight? Please explain.

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SPEED TIME DISTANCE AGAINSTWIND 460 d WITHWIND 500 d Total 4.8

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A flight averages 460 miles per hour. The return flight averages 500 miles per hour due to a tailwind. The total flying time is 4.8 hours. How long is each flight? Please explain.

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