Question

Together, Tim and Alan can unload a truck 8 in minutes. When Tim works alone, it takes him 12 minutes longer than Alan to unload the truck. How long does it take each person to unload the truck alone?

Answer 1

@superhelp101

Answer 2

@iambatman

Answer 3

@jim_thompson5910

Answer 4

i got an answer by trial and error

Answer 5

maybe we could do some algebra to get it , but i guessed and checked
you want some algebra or my guessing?

Answer 6

sure

Answer 7

tim 18?

Answer 8

sure which one?
i got \(12\) and \(24\)because
\[\frac{12\times 24}{12+24}=8\]

Answer 9

so whose 24

Answer 10

tim? and alan 12

Answer 11

i don't know
the slower one has rate 12

Answer 12

When Tim works alone, it takes him 12 minutes longer than Alan to unload the truck.
Tim is slower
his rate is 24, alan's rate is 12

Answer 13

is that the answer

Answer 14

that is my answer
i would be $14 on it but not more

Answer 15

your right!

Answer 16

thanks!:)

Answer 17

imagine
trial and error wins again

Answer 18

yw

Answer 19

lol!!