SOLUTION: Two chefs are preparing a banquet. One chef could prepare the banquet in 2 hour less time than the other. Together, they complete the job in 5 hours. How long would it take the fas

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Question 842322: Two chefs are preparing a banquet. One chef could prepare the banquet in 2 hour less time than the other. Together, they complete the job in 5 hours. How long would it take the faster chef working alone?"
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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5/x+5/(x+2)=1
Two chefs don't work together. One chef and a cook prepare the banquet. Only one is in charge.
x = 9.0990 faster one
x+2 = 11.0990 slower one