SOLUTION: sam can mow a lawn in 6hrs, and Jim can mow the same lawn in 4hrs. How long will it take to mow the lawn if they work together?

SOLUTION: sam can mow a lawn in 6hrs, and Jim can mow the same lawn in 4hrs. How long will it take to mow the lawn if they work together?

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Question 303757: sam can mow a lawn in 6hrs, and Jim can mow the same lawn in 4hrs. How long will it take to mow the lawn if they work together?
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(x/4) + (x/6) = 1

3x + 2x = 12

x = 12/5 ___ 2 hr and 24 min
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