SOLUTION: A plane averaged 500 mph on a trip going east, but only 350 mph on the return trip. The total flying time in both directions was 8.5 hours. What was the one way distance?

Question 366627: A plane averaged 500 mph on a trip going east, but only 350 mph on the return trip. The total flying time in both directions was 8.5 hours. What was the one way distance?
Answer by robertb(5830) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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d = 1750 miles, after solving the equation above.