SOLUTION: Diane can weave baskets twice as fast as Sheena. Working together, they can fill a gift shop's order for baskets in 12 hours. How long will it take Diane if she works alone?

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Question 457902: Diane can weave baskets twice as fast as Sheena. Working together, they can fill a gift shop's order for baskets in 12 hours. How long will it take Diane if she works alone?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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12/x+12/2x=1
24/2x+12/2x=1
36/2x=1
18/x=1
18=x Diane
36=2x Sheena