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9.8 Exercise 129

Avg difficulty 2.5

Solve by using the method of factoring, the square root principle, or the Quadratic Formula. Round your answers to the nearest tenth, if needed.

The couple took a small airplane for a quick flight up to the wine country for a romantic dinner and then returned home. The plane flew a total of 5 hours and each way the trip was 360 miles. If the plane was flying at 150 mph, what was the speed of the wind that affected the plane?

OpenStax Intermediate Algebra 2e, 9.8 Solve Quadratic Inequalities, exercise 129

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