Question: A small plane flew 440 miles in 2 hours with the wind. Then on the return trip, flying against the wind, it traveled only

A small plane flew 440 miles in 2 hours with the wind.

A small plane flew 440 miles in 2 hours with the wind. Then on the return trip, flying against the wind, it traveled only 312 miles in 2 hours. What were the wind velocity and the speed of the plane? (Note: The "speed of the plane" means how fast the plane would be flying with no wind.) Answer How to enter your answer (opens in new window) speed of the plane mph Keyboard S

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