SOLUTION: When three​ pumps, A, B and​ C, are running​ together, they can pump 3600 gal per hour. When only A and B are​ running, 2300 gal per hour can be pumped. Whe

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Question 1058281: When three​ pumps, A, B and​ C, are running​ together, they can pump 3600 gal per hour. When only A and B are​ running, 2300 gal per hour can be pumped. When only A and C are​ running, 2300 gal per hour can be pumped. What is the pumping capacity of each​ pump?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39623) About Me  (Show Source):
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Constant Rates situation. Pumps working simultaneously do so at the sum of their individual rates.

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What are two things you notice about the last two equations?