SOLUTION: Martha can rake the leaves in her yard in 4 hours. Her brother can do the job in 7 hours. How long will it take them to do the job working together?

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Question 281522: Martha can rake the leaves in her yard in 4 hours. Her brother can do the job in 7 hours. How long will it take them to do the job working together?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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1/4+1/7=1/x
(7+4)/4*7=1/x
11/28=1/x
11x=28
x=28/11
x=2.545 hours working together.