document.write( "Question 274541: A pool can be filled in 12 hours if water enters through a pipe alone or in 30 hours if water enters through a hose alone. If water is entering through the pipe and the hose, how long will it take to fill the pool? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #200327 by richwmiller(17219)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! x/12+x/30=1 \n" ); document.write( "5x+2x=60 \n" ); document.write( "7x=60 \n" ); document.write( "x=60/7=8.57 hrs \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |