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the jetstream is a strong wind current that flows across the united states. flying with the jetstream, a plane flew 3,000 miles in 5 hours. Against the same wind, the trip took 6 hours. Find the airspeed of the plane (the speed in still water).

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X=550 miles per hour
8 years ago

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Reiny
correct

(the jet stream does not just flow over the US )
8 years ago

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