Answer:
we have x = -62 or x = 66
Step-by-step explanation:
16=(x-2)^2/3
I would take square root first
4 = (x - 2)^ (1/3)
or -4 = (x - 2)^(1/3)
.....
4^3 = x - 2
64 = x - 2
x = 66
or -4 ^3 = x - 2
-64 = x - 2
x = -62
we have x = -62 or x = 66
Answer: Work done by both of them in k hours is

Explanation:
Since we have given that
Number of hours Mr. I does a job = x hours
Number of hours Mr. L does a job = y hours
Work done by Mr. I is given by

Work done by Mr. L is given by

Work done if they do together is given by

Work done if they work together for k hours is given by

Hence, work done by both of them in k hours is

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