SOLUTION: Painter A paints a house in 3 days and Painter B paints a house in 5 days. How long would it take if they painted together? How do I write the equation out? (Pre-Algebra).

SOLUTION: Painter A paints a house in 3 days and Painter B paints a house in 5 days. How long would it take if they painted together? How do I write the equation out? (Pre-Algebra).

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Question 853658: Painter A paints a house in 3 days and Painter B paints a house in 5 days. How long would it take if they painted together?
How do I write the equation out? (Pre-Algebra).
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1/3+1/5=1/x
5/15+3/15=1/x
8/15=1/x
15/8=x

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