SOLUTION: one pipe can fill a tanks in 2 hours and a second pipe can fill it in 2 hours. If the tanks is empty, how long will it take both pipes to fill the tank?
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Question 276334: one pipe can fill a tanks in 2 hours and a second pipe can fill it in 2 hours. If the tanks is empty, how long will it take both pipes to fill the tank? Answer by nyc_function(2741) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Here is the equation you need:
1/2 + 1/2 = 1/x
Solve for x and you will have the answer.
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