SOLUTION: Mario takes 5 days more to do a job than Jose, together they can do the job in 6 days. How long does it take each to do the job alone?

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Question 1087729: Mario takes 5 days more to do a job than Jose, together they can do the job in 6 days. How long does it take each to do the job alone?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39623) About Me  (Show Source):
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Jose's time alone, x
Mario's time alone, x+5

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highlight%28x=10%29 for Jose
highlight%28x%2B5=15%29 for Mario