SOLUTION: A plane set off to Durham at a speed of 290 mph. On the return flight of ten hours, the plane cruised at 253 mph. How many hours long was the flight to Durham? (needs to include eq
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Question 895236: A plane set off to Durham at a speed of 290 mph. On the return flight of ten hours, the plane cruised at 253 mph. How many hours long was the flight to Durham? (needs to include equation)? Answer by josgarithmetic(39621) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! _____________________rate_______time_______distance
Off to Durham________290
Return Flight________253________10
RT=D, the uniform rates law for travel
_____________________rate_______time_______distance
Off to Durham________290
Return Flight________253________10_________253*10=2530
Now you know the travel distance, in both direction;
and you can find the "Off to Durham" time for the trip.
_____________________rate_______time___________distance
Off to Durham________290________(t=2530/290)_________2530
Return Flight________253________10_____________253*10=2530
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