Nick can shovel a driveway in t minutes. If Andrew were to shovel the driveway, it would take him 6 more minutes than Nick. When both work together they can shovel the driveway in 75 minutes. How long would it take Andrew to shovel the driveway by himself?

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Nick can shovel a driveway in t minutes. If Andrew were to shovel the driveway, it would take
him 6 more minutes than Nick. When both work together they can shovel the driveway in 75
minutes. How long would it take Andrew to shovel the driveway by himself?
Transcribed Image Text:Nick can shovel a driveway in t minutes. If Andrew were to shovel the driveway, it would take him 6 more minutes than Nick. When both work together they can shovel the driveway in 75 minutes. How long would it take Andrew to shovel the driveway by himself?
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