SOLUTION: Ian flies a plane against a headwind for 4320 miles. The return trip with the wind took 12 hours less time. If the wind speed is 6 mph, how fast does Ian fly the plane when there i
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Question 1150317: Ian flies a plane against a headwind for 4320 miles. The return trip with the wind took 12 hours less time. If the wind speed is 6 mph, how fast does Ian fly the plane when there is no wind? Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Ian flies a plane against a headwind for 4320 miles. The return trip with the wind took 12 hours less time. If the wind speed is 6 mph, how fast does Ian fly the plane when there is no wind?
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t = 4320/(v - w) ----- t = time in hours, p = plane's airspeed, w = windspeed
t - 12 = 4320/(v + w)
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t = 4320/(v - 6)
t - 12 = 4320/(v + 6)
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Can you solve for v?
