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document.write( "A shark tank contains a fill hose and a drainage pipe. The tank can be filled in 4 hours using the hose. The tank can be emptied in 5 hours using the drain. How long will it take to fill the tank with the drain open? \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #492534 by richwmiller(17219)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! usually we the two times . \n" ); document.write( "here we subtract the drainage \n" ); document.write( "x/4-x/5=1 \n" ); document.write( "5x/20-4x/20=1 \n" ); document.write( "x/20=1 \n" ); document.write( "x=20 hours to fill the tank with the drain open\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |