SOLUTION: 8. Alexandra and Frank can assemble a swing set working together in 6 hours. One day, when Frank called in sick, Alexandra was able to assemble a swing set in 10 hours. How long
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Question 80898: 8. Alexandra and Frank can assemble a swing set working together in 6 hours. One day, when Frank called in sick, Alexandra was able to assemble a swing set in 10 hours. How long would it take Frank to assemble a swing set if he worked by himself? Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Alexandra and Frank can assemble a swing set working together in 6 hours. One day, when Frank called in sick, Alexandra was able to assemble a swing set in 10 hours. How long would it take Frank to assemble a swing set if he worked by himself?
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Let x = time required for F to assemble by himself
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Let the completed job = 1
: + = 1
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Multiply equation by 10x to get rid of the denominator:
x(6) + 10(6) = 10x
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6x + 60 = 10x
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6x - 10x = -60
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-4x = -60
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x = -60/-4
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x = 15 hrs for F to complete the job
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Check the x = 15 solution:
6/10 + 6/15 =
3/5 + 2/5 = 1
