document.write( "Question 1155727: Michael can do a job 2 hours faster than Dennis. Together they can complete the work in 5 hours. How long would it take Michael to do the job alone?
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Algebra.Com's Answer #778367 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! \"... 2 hours faster …\" is nonsensical. \n" ); document.write( "… in 2 hours less time... makes sense. \n" ); document.write( "======================== \n" ); document.write( "I can run 10 mi/hr. \n" ); document.write( "I can run 2 hours faster than that. \n" ); document.write( "---------------- \n" ); document.write( "Hours is a measure of time. \n" ); document.write( "Fast is an indication of speed, not time.\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |