SOLUTION: Jazmine can mow her lawn in 3 hours. If Sade helps, it takes 2 hours. How long would it take Sade to mow the lawn herself?

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Question 557963: Jazmine can mow her lawn in 3 hours. If Sade helps, it takes 2 hours. How long would it take Sade to mow the lawn herself?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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1/3+1/t = 1/2

2t+6 = 3t

6 = 3t-2t

6 = t

t = 6

So it would take her 6 hours


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