Two pipes are connected to the same tank. When working together, they can fill the tank in 14hrs. The larger pipe, working alone, can fill the tank in 21 hrs less time than the smaller one. How long would the smaller one take, working alone, to fill the tank?

Two pipes are connected to the same tank. When working together, they can fill the tank in 14hrs. The larger pipe, working alone, can fill the tank in 21 hrs less time than the smaller one. How long would the smaller one take, working alone, to fill the tank?

Intermediate Algebra

19th Edition

ISBN:9780998625720

Author:Lynn Marecek

Publisher:Lynn Marecek

Chapter7: Rational Expressions And Functions

Section7.5: Solve Applications With Rational Equations

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