Question

Jake can cut firewood in 6 fewer hours than skyler can. When they work together, it takes them 4 hours. How long would it take each of them to do the job alone?

Answer 1

2x-6=4
2x=10
x=5
skyler
x-6=5
x=11
jake
x=5

Answer 2

jake is x; skyler x-6

Answer 3

x = Hours it takes Skyler to complete
x - 6 = Hours it takes Jake to complete

1/(x-6) + 1/x = 1/4

Solve for x.

Answer 4

Jake: 6 hours
Skyler: 12 hours