SOLUTION: Eddie is flying a jet against the wind on a 330 mile trip. Flying with the same wind speed, Eddie could fly a 550 mile trip in the same amount of time. If Eddie's jet flies at 220

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Question 483692: Eddie is flying a jet against the wind on a 330 mile trip. Flying with the same wind speed, Eddie could fly a 550 mile trip in the same amount of time. If Eddie's jet flies at 220 miles per hour in still air, what is the speed of the wind? Show your work to see how you worked it out.
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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330/220-c=550/220+c
330(220+c)=550(220-c)
72600+330c=121000-550c
880c=48400
c=55
The speed of the wind is 55 mph..