SOLUTION: You can mow your neighbor’s lawn in 2 hours. Your friend needs 3 hours to mow the neighbor’s lawn. If you agree to work together, how long will it take you both working together

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Misc -> SOLUTION: You can mow your neighbor’s lawn in 2 hours. Your friend needs 3 hours to mow the neighbor’s lawn. If you agree to work together, how long will it take you both working together      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 922039: You can mow your neighbor’s lawn in 2 hours. Your friend needs 3 hours to mow the neighbor’s lawn. If you agree to work together, how long will it take you both working together to mow the neighbor’s lawn?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x the time working together
1%2F2+%2B+1%2F3+=+1%2Fx
3x + 2x = 6
5x = 6
x = 5/6 hr 0r 50 min