SOLUTION: A plane flies 600 miles west (into the wind) and makes a return trip following the same flight path. The effect of the jet stream on the plane is 15 mph. The round trip takes 9 hou

Question 869355: A plane flies 600 miles west (into the wind) and makes a return trip following the same flight path. The effect of the jet stream on the plane is 15 mph. The round trip takes 9 hours. We want to find the speed of the plane in still air by doing the following:
a) Define your variable in a complete sentence
b) Draw a labeled and completely filled motion with resistance table
c) Write the equation, solve it and find the speed of the plane in still air
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let r = speed of the plane if no wind.

Fundamental uniform rates travel rule RT=D, for rate, time, distance.

_____________________speed_________time___________distance
Into Wind___________r-15____________________600
WITH Wind___________r+15____________________600
Total_______________________________9

The data table allows you to formulate an equation to solve for r.
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