SOLUTION: Dave can paint a room in one hour less time than Rachael. Together they can do it in five hours. How long will it take Dave if he does the job alone?

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Question 449849: Dave can paint a room in one hour less time than Rachael. Together they can do it in five hours. How long will it take Dave if he does the job alone?
Answer by rwm(914) About Me  (Show Source):
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dave =d
r=d+1
5/(d+1)+5/(d)=1
d=9.52494
or
r=r
dave=r-1
5/r+5/(r-1)=1
r=10.5249
and dave =9.5249