Josh can split a truckload of logs in 8 hours, but working with his dad, they can get it done in 3 hours. how long would it take josh's dad working alone to split the logs?

4.8 hrs

Step-by-step explanation:

Josh:

Dad:

Together:

Josh + Dad = Together

+ =

+ = (24x)

 3x + 24 = 8x

-3x           -3x

         24 = 5x

        ÷5     ÷5  

        4.8 = x

50.6

step-by-step explanation:

75

step-by-step explanation:

you do x-29=46 (the number of cantaloupes sold)

in order to find x, you have to find what minus 29 equals 46, meaning you'd have to add 29 to 46.

29+46=75

if you replace x with 75, the equation looks like:

75-29=46

x=75