SOLUTION: John and Bill carpet a room in 12 hours. John can carpet the same room in 7 hours less than Bill. How long would it take Bill to carpet the room alone?

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Question 888780: John and Bill carpet a room in 12 hours. John can carpet the same room in 7 hours less than Bill. How long would it take Bill to carpet the room alone?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1/j+1/b=1/12,
j=b-7
b=28 j=21