Benito and tyler are painting
opposite sides of the same fence. tyler has
already painted 19 1/2 feet of his side of the fence
when benito starts painting.
benito:
painting rate
15 ft/min
tyler:
painting rate
11 ft/min
150 ft
how long will it take for both sides to have an equal number of feet painted?

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x be the number of minutes after which both sides have equal number of feet painted,

∵ One side of the fence is painted by Benito,

His speed = 15 ft/min

So, the number of feet painted in one side after x minutes = 15x,

Now, second side of the fence is painted by Taylor,

The feet he already painted = ,

Taylor's speed = 11 ft/min

Thus, the number of feet painted in second side after x minutes = ,

Hence, it will take minutes for both sides to have an equal number of feet painted.

n=1.75+1.75

step-by-step explanation:

3.5/2=1.75