I went for a run on a windy day in Santa Ana. I ran 8 miles in one hour but on the way back I only ran 7.5 miles. What is my speed without wind as well and the speed of the wind.

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I went for a run on a windy day in Santa Ana. I ran 8 miles in one hour but on the way back I only ran 7.5 miles. What is my speed without wind as well and the speed of the wind.

 

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