Question

At t minutes past 2 pm, the time needed by the minutes hand of a clock to show 3 pm was found to be 3 minutes less than
t 2 4 minutes. Find t..........​

Answer 1

Answer:

2o clock. t minutes

(60-t)= t^ upon 4-3

60-t= t^-12 upon 4

240-4t=t^-12

t^+4t-252 = 0

t^+18t-14t-252=0

t(t+18) -14 (t+18)=0

(t-14) (t+18) =0

t=14