Question

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A flight across the U.S. takes longer east to west than it does
west to east. This is due to the plane having a headwind flying
westward (thus slowing it down) and a tailwind flying eastward
(thus pushing it along faster). Suppose you are flying from
Philadelphia, PA to San Diego, CA. The distance between the
cities is 2,400 miles and the plane’s speed is 450 mi/hr.
What is the speed of the wind?

Answer 1

going western what is the distance rate and time?
going eastern what is the distance rate and time?

Answer 2

need the time taken in both directions in order to calculate the wind speed

Answer 3

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Answer 4

what alekos said that's the easiest way to explain

Answer 5

The answer to the speed of the wind cannot be determined by the given information.

All that you can determine is the time it takes to fly from Philly to San Diego.

Answer 6

i really need the answer soon im really busy and i cant do the work

Answer 7

i also have to more questions im really stressed right now

Answer 8

PART 1: Complete the chart.

Distance Rate Time

Going westward

Going eastward


Part 2: Write an equation to represent the total time if the round trip takes 11 hours.




Part 3: Solve your equation to find the speed of the wind. Round your answer to the nearest mile per hour.

Answer 9

@retirEEd any ideas?

Answer 10

@jabez177 could you help?

Answer 11

@.Sam.

Answer 12

@Starriebaby

Answer 13

I notice you didn't get any help. Maybe if you provide all the information then you'll get a better response

Answer 14

He gave more information later on about half way down, the total time for a round trip takes 11 hours....

The equation looks something like this, I think....