Question 945891
x = speed of airplane in still air (mph)
y = speed of the wind (mph)
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s = d/t
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downwind:
x + y = 600/4
x + y = 150
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upwind:
x - y = 600/5
x - y = 120
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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x + y = 150
x - y = 120
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solution:
x = 135
y = 15
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