SOLUTION: Pipe A can drain a pool in 8 hours, pipe B takes 12 hours. How long will it take if both pipes work together?

SOLUTION: Pipe A can drain a pool in 8 hours, pipe B takes 12 hours. How long will it take if both pipes work together?

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Question 804498: Pipe A can drain a pool in 8 hours, pipe B takes 12 hours. How long will it take if both pipes work together?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x/8+x/12=1
3x/24+2x/24=1
5x/24=1
x=24/5

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