SOLUTION: One inlet pipe can fill an empty pool in 6 hours, and a drain can empty the pool in 9 hours. How long will it take the pipe to fill the pool if the drain is left open?

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Question 391456: One inlet pipe can fill an empty pool in 6 hours, and a drain can empty the pool in 9 hours. How long will it take the pipe to fill the pool if the drain is left open?

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,
Question states: Per hour being the equalizer
1/6hr - 1/9hr = 1/x |Mulitplying each term by 18x so as all denominators=1
3x - 2x = 18
x = 18hr