Question

Eric can clean the car in 24 minutes. How long does it take Jackie to wash the car alone if Eric and Jackie can clean the car together in 6 minutes?

Answer 1

Erick + Jackie = x : +
:)

Answer 2

so would i do 6x=24?

Answer 3

im not really understanding what you mean?

Answer 4

the formula if both work together is multiply the time of both divided by the sum of time of both, in this case is given

Answer 5

let if Jackie work alone his time be x, so we have an equation :
24x/(24+x) = 6
solve for x

Answer 6

I got x=18 is that right?

Answer 7

how, show me ur steps :)

Answer 8

nevermind i got -18
24+x=6
-24 -24

x=-18

Answer 9

minus --"

Answer 10

but it cant be -18 because it wouldnt make sense

Answer 11

negative 18