OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e §8.6 Solve Rational Equations · Exercise 59 · Algebra · Rational expressions

Solve Rational Equations · Exercise 59

House Painting Alain can paint a house in 4 days. Spiro would take 7 days to paint the same house. Solve the equation $\frac{1}{4} + \frac{1}{7} = \frac{1}{t}$ for t to find the number of days it would take them to paint the house if they worked together.

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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e · §8.6 Solve Rational Equations · Exercise 59

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