Question

For the following problem show how the problem is set up, the work to solve the problem, along with the solution.

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 1

(v-40)5=(v+40)1 => v=60

Answer 2

Oh okay, I get it. THank you very much :)

Answer 3

your welcome!

Answer 4

Hey one question @tuna

Answer 5

Where did you get that 1 from at the end?

Answer 6

1 hour you mean?

Answer 7

Yeah.

Answer 8

everthing clear now?

Answer 9

did you do 6hours-5hours=1 hour.?

Answer 10

yes

Answer 11

K that's what I thought, but wanted to make sure :) Tyvm again :)

Answer 12

not at all !