document.write( "Question 483692: Eddie is flying a jet against the wind on a 330 mile trip. Flying with the same wind speed, Eddie could fly a 550 mile trip in the same amount of time. If Eddie's jet flies at 220 miles per hour in still air, what is the speed of the wind? Show your work to see how you worked it out. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #331006 by jorel1380(3719)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 330/220-c=550/220+c \n" ); document.write( "330(220+c)=550(220-c) \n" ); document.write( "72600+330c=121000-550c \n" ); document.write( "880c=48400 \n" ); document.write( "c=55 \n" ); document.write( "The speed of the wind is 55 mph.. \n" ); document.write( " |