document.write( "Question 136099: Working together, Carla and Elise can cut and split a cord of wood in 4 hours. Working alone, Carla takes 6 hours more than Elise. How long would it take ELise to do this job alone? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #99732 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 6X/(6+X)=4 \n" ); document.write( "6X=4(6+X) \n" ); document.write( "6X=24+4X \n" ); document.write( "6X-4X=24 \n" ); document.write( "2X=24 \n" ); document.write( "X=24/2 \n" ); document.write( "X=12 ANSWER FOR THE TIME FOR ELSIE WORKING ALONG. \n" ); document.write( "PROOF: \n" ); document.write( "6*12/(6+12)=4 \n" ); document.write( "72/18=4 \n" ); document.write( "4=4 \n" ); document.write( " |