SOLUTION: Ryan can build 4 desks in one day and Larry can build 4 desks in 2 days. If Larry starts work one day before Ryan, How long will they work together to build 32 desks? Thanks!

Question 1153273: Ryan can build 4 desks in one day and Larry can build 4 desks in 2 days. If Larry starts work one day before Ryan, How long will they work together to build 32 desks?
Thanks!
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Ryan, 4 desks per day
Larry, 2 desks per day

WANT: 32 desks and Larry works one day more than Ryan and Larry together.
How many days, x working together?

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