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An aircraft travels with the wind for 120 miles in 0.75 of an hour. The return trip is flown against the wind and takes exactly 1 hour. Which system of linear equations represents x, the speed of the plane in miles per hour, and y, the speed of the wind in miles per hour? Recall the formula d = rt.

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Answer:

0.75(x+y)=120 and x-y=120

Explanation:

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User Dehli
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120=y(.75)
120=x(1)-y(1)
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User Ove Stoerholt
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