document.write( "Question 632007: Two hoses fill a pool in 2 hours. If only hose A is used, the pool is filled in 3 hours. How long would it take if only hose B is used? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #397955 by nerdybill(7384)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Two hoses fill a pool in 2 hours. If only hose A is used, the pool is filled in 3 hours. How long would it take if only hose B is used? \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "Let x = time (hours) it takes for hose B alone \n" ); document.write( "then \n" ); document.write( "2(1/3 + 1/x) = 1 \n" ); document.write( "multiplying both sides by 3x: \n" ); document.write( "2(x+ 3) = 3x \n" ); document.write( "2x+ 6 = 3x \n" ); document.write( "6 hours = x \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "answer: 6 hours \n" ); document.write( " |