document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=753358>Question 753358</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Write an expression for the sum of the work rates:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Cary and a friend apply one coat of paint in a room in 2.5 hours.  Cary's friend paints twice as fast as Cary when they paint separately.   </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Together: time = 2.5 hrs/job ; rate = 1/2.5 = 2/5 job/hr<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cary's friend: time = x hr/job ; rate = 1/x job/hr<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cary: time =  2x hr/job ; rate = 1/2x job/hr<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Equation:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "rate + rate = together rate:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "1/x + 1/(2x) = 2/5 <BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H.<BR>\n" );
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