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Question 387129: Jon can paint a house in 4 hours. Jan can paint it in 6. How long would it take both to complete the house together?
Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
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x%281%2F4+%2B+1%2F6%29+=+1;
5x%2F12+=+1;
x+=+12%2F5, or 2.4 hours working together.