SOLUTION: A plane flies from Atlanta to Los Angeles against the wind in 5 hours. The return trip back to Atlanta with the wind takes only 4 hours. If the distance between Atlanta and Los Ang

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Question 805869: A plane flies from Atlanta to Los Angeles against the wind in 5 hours. The return trip back to Atlanta with the wind takes only 4 hours. If the distance between Atlanta and Los Angeles is 3,200 kilometers, find the speed of the plane in still air and the speed of the wind.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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5*(a-w)=3200
4*(a+w)=3200
a = 720, w = 80