SOLUTION: Kim can paint the garage door in 2 hours and Jim can paint the same door in 1 hour. How long will it take them if they work together?

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Question 463266: Kim can paint the garage door in 2 hours and Jim can paint the same door in 1 hour. How long will it take them if they work together?
Answer by rwm(914)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x/1+x/2=1
2x+x=2
3x=2
x=2/3 hours
2/3/1+2/3/2
2/3+1/3=1

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