Question

Solve the problem and answer the question. Chapter 15.7 Glenn and Paula want to dig an irrigation channel for their garden. Together it takes them 1.1 hours to dig an appropriately sized irrigation channel. If Paula can dig the channel by herself in 2.9 hours, how long would it take Glenn to dig the channel by himself? (Round your answer to the nearest tenth of an hour, if necessary.) RESPOND TO EACH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS BE SURE TO PROPERLY LABEL RESPONSES WITH THE APPROPRIATE LETTER A) What equation will you use to solve the problem B) How long does Glenn need if working by himself

Answer 1

His Solution Glenn and paula Dig channel Together in 1.1 Hours Paula Individualy Dig Complete channel in Hours 2-9 we Find Time For Glenn Individualy Dig channel we know By Equation- ㅗ t ㅗ = X X2 HH Here x, = 2.9 T= 1.1 X2 = ? 1 1 a + $ 2.9 X2 - LE l. 2.9 X2 - - 2.9 - 1.1 (1.1) (29) X2 - 11 1.8 3.19 X2 X2 = 1.77 Hours Time Required For Glenn