
Mark M. answered 06/10/20
Mathematics Teacher - NCLB Highly Qualified
B takes x days
A takes x + 3 days
(5 / x) + (5 / (x + 3)) = 1
Can you solve for x and answer?
Emily G.
asked 06/10/20A builder works with two plumbing companies. Company A is known to take 3 days longer than Company B to install the plumbing in a particular style of house. Using both companies, it takes 5 days. How long would it take to install the plumbing using each company individually?
Mark M. answered 06/10/20
Mathematics Teacher - NCLB Highly Qualified
B takes x days
A takes x + 3 days
(5 / x) + (5 / (x + 3)) = 1
Can you solve for x and answer?
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