SOLUTION: Can you assist with this equation? - One mechanic can complete a job in 6 hours but the new guy takes 8. They worked together for the first two hours but then the first guy left

Question 860198: Can you assist with this equation? -
One mechanic can complete a job in 6 hours but the new guy takes 8. They worked together for the first two hours but then the first guy left to help another mechanic. How long will it take the second guy to complete the job now?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
There is no equation to assist.
Here is your equation.
2/6+2/8+x/8=1
1/3+1/4+x/8=1
4/12+3/12+x/8=1
7/12+x/8=1
x/8=5/12
12x=40
3x=10
x=10/3 =3 1/3 more to go.

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