SOLUTION: Susan can clean the house in 3 hours. Her husband Mike can clean the house in 5 hours. How long will it take for both working together to clean the house?

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Question 636315: Susan can clean the house in 3 hours. Her husband Mike can clean the house in 5 hours. How long will it take for both working together to clean the house?
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Hi,

Susan can clean the house in 3 hours. 

Her husband Mike can clean the house in 5 hours. 

How long highlight%28x%29will it take for both working together to clean the house? 

Question states*** PER hour is Key

 +1%2F3+%2B+1%2F5+=+1%2Fx   |Multiplying thru by 15x so as all denominators = 1

    5x + 3x = 15

       8x = 15

        x = 15/8 = 1.875 hr