document.write( "Question 935193: I cannot come up with what formula to use. The problem is: On a 1287 mile long road trip in windy conditions, a family calculates their fuel economy to be 18 miles per gallon over the 2 days it takes to reach their destination. On their 2 day return trip, with a similar wind at their backs, their calculations show a fuel economy of 26 miles per gallon. Calculate the expected fuel economy of their vehicle in ideal (non-windy) conditions as well as the influence of the wind (w) in miles per gallon.
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Algebra.Com's Answer #568334 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! This is not a reasonable problem. \n" ); document.write( "It's easy to find the average, (18 + 26)/2 = 22 mi/gallon. \n" ); document.write( "----- \n" ); document.write( "But, wind resistance is a function on the square of the speed, and no speeds were stated, just 1287 miles in 2 days (a lot of glass time, imo). \n" ); document.write( "================ \n" ); document.write( "Whatever answer the teacher comes up with should be subjected to serious analysis and criticism. \n" ); document.write( " |