SOLUTION: One high-speed jet travels 100 miles per hour faster than another. When one plane travels 2000 miles, the other travels 1500 miles. Find the speed of each plane.
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Question 449724: One high-speed jet travels 100 miles per hour faster than another. When one plane travels 2000 miles, the other travels 1500 miles. Find the speed of each plane.
Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2000/x+100=1500/x
2000x=1500x+150000
500x=150000
x=300
x+100=400
The fast plane flies 400 mph; the slower one at 300 mph..
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