SOLUTION: 1.A plane travels from Orlando to Denver and back again. On the five-hour trip from Orlando to Denver, the plane has a tailwind of 40 miles per hour. On the return trip from Denve

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Question 455970: 1.A plane travels from Orlando to Denver and back again. On the five-hour trip from Orlando to Denver, the plane has a tailwind of 40 miles per hour. On the return trip from Denver to Orlando, the plane faces a headwind of 40 miles per hour. This trip takes six hours. What is the speed of the airplane in still air
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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5(x+40)=6(x-40)
5x+200=6x-240
x=440
The speed of the plane in still air is 440 mph..