document.write( "Question 762996: David can paint a wall in 1 hour and Mike can paint the same wall in 2 hours. How long would it take David and Mike to paint this wall if they work together? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #464458 by Cromlix(4381)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 1/1 + 1/2 = 1/x \n" ); document.write( "Common denominator = 2x \n" ); document.write( "2x + x = 2 \n" ); document.write( " 3x = 2 \n" ); document.write( " x = 2/3 hr \n" ); document.write( " x = 40 minutes. \n" ); document.write( "Hope this helps. \n" ); document.write( ":-) \n" ); document.write( " |