SOLUTION: A plane travels at x mph. There is a tailwind of 50 mph. How many hour will it take for the plane to travel 350mph?

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Question 378888: A plane travels at x mph. There is a tailwind of 50 mph. How many hour will it take for the plane to travel 350mph?
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, Alan3354:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Assuming 350mi is the distance traveled.

D = r*t  Or t = D/r

plane traveling 350mi,  at x mph with a  tailwind of 50 mph

t = 350mi/(x + 50mph)

Might repost and make the question more complete, so as  we can best assist You.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
350 mph is a speed, not a distance.