SOLUTION: Solve the problem by using two equations with two variables:
A twin-engined aircraft can fly 864 miles from city A to city B in 3 hours with the wind and make the return trip in
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A twin-engined aircraft can fly 864 miles from city A to city B in 3 hours with the wind and make the return trip in
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Question 295306: Solve the problem by using two equations with two variables:
A twin-engined aircraft can fly 864 miles from city A to city B in 3 hours with the wind and make the return trip in 8 hours against the wind. What is the speed of the wind?
I just need help setting up the equations, then i can solve fine, but word problems are not my strong point...please help. Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source):
