SOLUTION: 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 1,872 miles in 3 hours. Ag

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Question 911399: 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 1,872 miles in 3 hours. Against the same wind, the trip took 4 hours. Find the airspeed of the plane (the speed in still air).
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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against 468
with 624
difference 156
wind 78 mph
plane still air 546 mph
check
plane still air 546 mph
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