SOLUTION: Mr. Samson can sort the bins in 12 days. If Joe helps him, it only takes 4 days. How long would it take for Joe to sort the bins himself?

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Question 594710: Mr. Samson can sort the bins in 12 days. If Joe helps him, it only takes 4 days. How long would it take for Joe to sort the bins himself?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4/12+4/x=1
1/3+4/x=1
4/x=2/3
x=6 days