I'm not good at math but I think is 3f because you'll be multiplying f(unknown #) by 3 so f(x) would be 3f
Harry can rake the leaves in the yard 8 hours faster than his little brother Jimmy can.
<span>If they join to work together they can complete the job in 3 hours. </span>
<span>1/x + 1/(x - 8) = 1/3 </span>
<span>3(x - 8) + 3x = x(x - 8) </span>
<span>x^2 - 14x + 24 = 0 </span>
<span>(x - 12)(x - 2) = 0 </span>
<span>Solutions: </span>
<span>x = 2 </span>
<span>x = 12 </span>
<span>Jimmy can complete the job on his own in 12 hours.</span>
Answer:
20 males, 7 females
Step-by-step explanation:
x=males
x-13=females
x+x-13=27
2x-13=27
2x=40
x=20
20-13=7
Answer:
x=-85
Step-by-step explanation:
