SOLUTION: Matt can refinish the floor of an apartment in 8h. Mike can refinish the floor in 6h. How long will it take them working together to refinish the floor.

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Question 362686: Matt can refinish the floor of an apartment in 8h. Mike can refinish the floor in 6h. How long will it take them working together to refinish the floor.
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1/8 + 1/6 = 1/x

Solve the fractional equation for x to find your answer.