document.write( "Question 961991: an experienced bricklayer can construct a small wall in 3 hours. If him and his apprentice can complete the job together in 2 hours, how long does it take his apprentice to build the same wall by himself \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #587743 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 1/3+1/X=1/2 \n" ); document.write( "1/X=1/2-1/3 \n" ); document.write( "1/X=3/6-2/6 \n" ); document.write( "1/X=1/6 \n" ); document.write( "X=6 HOURS FOR THE APPRENTCE WORKING ALONE. \n" ); document.write( "PROOF: \n" ); document.write( "1/3+1/6=1/2 \n" ); document.write( "2/6+1/6=1/2 \n" ); document.write( "3/6=1/2 \n" ); document.write( "1/2=1/2 \n" ); document.write( " |