SOLUTION: Use two equations in two variables to solve the problem. The jet stream is a strong wind current that flows across the United States, as shown in the illustration below. Flying

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Question 762769: Use two equations in two variables to solve the problem.
The jet stream is a strong wind current that flows across the United States, as shown in the illustration below. Flying with the jet stream, a plane flew 2,520 miles in 4 hours. Against the same wind, the trip took 5 hours. Find the airspeed of the plane (the speed in still air).
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Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Distance equals rate times time, so rate equals distance divided by time. The rate with the wind is The rate against the wind is , so





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