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The airplane from Prague to Bratislava was flying at a speed of 60 km/h less and back by 70 km/h greater than the original speed. What was the original speed if the plane returned to Prague according to the timetable?
Correct answer:
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840
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Step-by-step explanation:
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Equation is non-linear.
Calculation:
Equation is linear and have one solution:
-10v+8400=0
x=840
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