Brightstorm Q & A : Work Word Problems Want Ad-Free Videos? It is possible to solve word problems when two people are doing a work job together by solving systems of equations. To solve a work word problem, multiply the hourly rate of the two people working together times the time spent working to get the total amount of time spent on the job. Knowledge of solving systems of equations is necessary to solve these types of problems. Instant Math Q & A Transcript Submit A 10 Kg Box Is Lifted 15m Above The Ground By A Construction Crane. With What Velocity Would The Box Strike The Ground If I Were To Fall? jessicawestcott on November 04, 2011 A 5.0 Kg Textbook Is Raised A Distance Of 30.0 Cm As A Student Pares To Leave For School.How Much Work Did The Student Do On The Book? jessicawestcott on November 04, 2011 At 10AM A Car Leaves A House At A Rate Of 60 Mi/H. At The Same Time Another Car Leaves The Same House At A Rate Of 50 Mi/H In The Opposite Direction. At What Time Will The Cars Be 330 Miles Apart? I Know Rate X Time=Distance But Getting Confused On How To Write The Equation. baseball14 on October 13, 2011 Hey baseball14, These types of problems are tough! I know the answer is 3 hours,... danid on October 13, 2011 Having Issues With Word Problems Please Help! The Length Of A Rectangle Is 4in Greater Than The Width. THe Perimeter Of The Rectangle Is 24in Find The Dimensions Of The Rectangle. baseball14 on October 13, 2011 The perimeter is all the sides added together so you would solve it by doing (2(... nerdygirl34710 on October 13, 2011 Hey baseball14, The equation to find the perimeter is 2l + 2w = 24 so if l = 4 +... danid on October 13, 2011 Invested Money In A CD @ 7.5% Ann Simple Interest. Twice The Amount At 7.5% Was Invested In A 2d CD That Earns 8% Ann Simple Interest. Total Interest Earned From Both 4700, How Much Invested At 7.5% Jodi030 on May 07, 2011 Jodi -Take the words and put them into math equations like this:Let's define our... Steve204 on May 07, 2011 In 1920, The Record For A Certain Race Was 46.2 Sec. In 1970, It Was 45.2 Sec. Let R (T) = The Record In The Race And T = The Number Of Years Sine 1920 Find A Linear Function That Fits The Data. Angela259 on May 01, 2011 Hi Angela -You have two points on this straight or linear line:(x,y) = (0,46.2) ... Steve204 on May 02, 2011 I Am Looking For A Video On Helping Me Find A Formula Or A Easy Way To Solve These Types Of Questions. I Am Struggling And There Were Too Many Choices For Video Links. Can Anyone Help Me Please? Angela259 on May 01, 2011 I Cant Get Your Software To Work So I Decline Trying To Use This Thank You Kimberly179 on March 09, 2011 The Product Of Two Consecutive Intergers Is 19 More Than Their Sum. What Aree The Intergers? Robert612 on February 08, 2011 Robert -Word problems might seem tricky, but the more you do the better you will... Steve204 on February 08, 2011 Let one number be a, the other one is a+1( consecutive) The product is a (a+1)=... chitra003 on February 10, 2011 The Perimeter Of A Sign. The Perimeter Of A Rectangular Sign Is Not To Exceed Soft. The Length Is To Be Twice The Width. What Widths Meet These Conditions? Bridgette024 on January 20, 2011 Speedometer Readings Will Be Proportional To Change In Diameter Of Tire. Ifoldtires Hada Diameter 74cm And The New Ones Have A Diameter79cm, Whats Actual Speed In Kph Be When Speedometer Reads70kph? Anna309 on December 14, 2010 70 * 79/74 = 75 Actually 74.73 kph The speedometer measures how quickly the whe... Peter362 on January 03, 2011 Joanna Recieved A Commission Check For $126 On Her Gross Sales Of $2800. What Is Her Rate Of Commission As A Percent? Anna309 on December 14, 2010 Sara & Jay Are Planning To Paint The Exterior Of Their House Which Is Twice As Long As It Is Wide. Sara Can Paint One Short Side In 6hrs,Jay Can Paint It In 4hrs. How Long For The Whole House? Anna309 on December 14, 2010 Suppose X Is The First Of Three Consecutive Odd Integers. What Expression Describes The Sum Of