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Plz help with this word problem

Plz help with this word problem-example-1

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Yeah, these are tough.

When the plane is flying in the same direction as the wind,
the wind helps it cover ground faster.

Plane + Wind = 460 mph

When the plane is flying opposite to the wind, the wind makes it
cover ground slower.

Plane - Wind = 400 mph

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OK. So far we have

Plane + Wind = 460 mph
Plane - Wind = 400 mph

Add the two equations, and you get

2 Plane + zero = 860 mph

Divide each side by 2: Plane = 430 mph

Plug that into the first equation: 430mph + Wind = 460 mph

Subtract 430 mph from each side: Wind = 30 mph
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