Carl can paint a room 3 hours faster than Jennifer can. If they work together, they can complete the job in 2 hours. Using complete sentences, explain each step in figuring out how to determine the time it would take Jennifer to complete this job on her own.

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anonymous · Answer

2hours = carl contribution + jenifers's contribution

anonymous · Answer

Okay but how would i set up an equation for this.

anonymous · Answer

2 = 3x + x

anonymous · Answer

Thank you. If I have more questions ill comment again

anonymous · Answer

that doesn't answer the question though

anonymous · Answer

I know but i think i can do it from there