document.write( "Question 314571: Cy decided to go to his high school reunion in another city. He was able to hitch a ride with a friend and the journey took 10 hours averaging 55 mph. Cy needed to return home by plane. The trip took 1/6 of the time. What was the average speed of the plane? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #225062 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 10*55=550 MILES IS THE DISTANCE TRAVELED. \n" ); document.write( "10X/6=550 CROSS MULTIPLY. \n" ); document.write( "10X=6*550 \n" ); document.write( "10X=3,300 \n" ); document.write( "X=3,300/10 \n" ); document.write( "X=330 MPH IS THE SPEED OF THE PLANE. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |