SOLUTION: in checking records finds that crew A can pave a contract length of highway in 8 hours. Crew B can do the same job in 10 hours. how long would it take if they worked together?

SOLUTION: in checking records finds that crew A can pave a contract length of highway in 8 hours. Crew B can do the same job in 10 hours. how long would it take if they worked together?

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Question 618539: in checking records finds that crew A can pave a contract length of highway in 8 hours. Crew B can do the same job in 10 hours. how long would it take if they worked together?
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(x / 8) + (x / 10) = 1
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