Question

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Answer 1

Answer:  250

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Explanation:

x = speed of the plane in mph

x-180 = speed of the car, since its 180 mph slower than the plane

For the plane, we can form the equation

distance = rate*time

d = r*t

500 = xt

t = 500/x

For the car, we can say,

d = rt

140 = (x-180)t

140 = (x-180)*(500/x)

140x = 500(x-180)

140x = 500x - 90,000

140x - 500x = -90,000

-360x = -90,000

x = (-90,000)/(-360)

x = 250

The speed of the plane is 250 mph

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Extra info:

The car's speed is x-180 = 250-180 = 70 mph

It takes the plane t = d/r = 500/250 = 2 hours and it takes the car t = d/r = 140/70 = 2 hours. Both vehicles travel for 2 hours, which helps to confirm the answer.