SOLUTION: a pool can be filled with a small hose in 24 hours, a larger hose can fill it in 8 hours. How long will it take both hoses to fill the pool?

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Question 297224: a pool can be filled with a small hose in 24 hours, a larger hose can fill it in 8 hours. How long will it take both hoses to fill the pool?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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x/24+x/8=1
x+3x=24
4x=24
x=6 hours