document.write( "Question 151832: A private plane can make a 125-mile trip in half an hour when flying against a certain headwind. Flying with the same wind, it can make the trip in 25 minutes. Find the speed of the wind and the plane's airspeed. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #111626 by checkley77(12844) ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 125/.5=250 MPH AGAINST THE WIND. \n" ); document.write( "125/(25/60)=300 MPH WITH THE WIND. \n" ); document.write( "(300-250)/2=50/2=25 MPH IS THE SPEED OF THE WIND. \n" ); document.write( "250=25=275 MPH IS THE SPEED OF THE PLANE. \n" ); document.write( "300-25=275 DITTO. \n" ); document.write( " |