document.write( "Question 472573: An airplane travels 500 miles against the wind in 4 hours, and makes the return trip with the same wind in 2 hours. Find the rate of the wind. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #323975 by jorel1380(3719)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 500/4=125 mph \n" ); document.write( "500/2=250 mph \n" ); document.write( "250+125/2=187.5 \n" ); document.write( "250-187.5=187.5-125=62.5 \n" ); document.write( "The wind blows at 62.5 mph.. \n" ); document.write( " |