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: Enrichment worksheet 14-5. Work problem and simlar right triangles
Olivia can dig ditch in x hours and George dig it in y hours. how long will it take if they work together.
x=6 and y=3 solve by drawing diagram then confirm by writing and solving a rational equation
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This question is from textbook algebra 1

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SORRY DON'T HAVE DRAFTING CAPABILITIES BUT HAVE THE EQUATION(FRACTION)
SOLVING THE EQUATION IS X*Y/(X+Y)
6*3/(6+3)
18/9=2 HOURS TO DIG THE DITCH WORKING TOGETHER