SOLUTION: Anne and George worked for two hours putting up signs. Anne worked 3 times as long as George. How long did each of them work?

SOLUTION: Anne and George worked for two hours putting up signs. Anne worked 3 times as long as George. How long did each of them work?

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Question 819050: Anne and George worked for two hours putting up signs. Anne worked 3 times as long as George. How long did each of them work?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a+g=2
a=3g
3g+g=2
4g=2
g=.5
a=1.5

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