SOLUTION: Ryan can paint a room in 8 hours when working alone. If Stephanie helps him, the total job takes 6 hours. How long would it take Stephanie if she worked alone?

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Question 818487: Ryan can paint a room in 8 hours when working alone. If Stephanie helps him, the total job takes 6 hours. How long would it take Stephanie if she worked alone?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
6/8+6/s=1
3/4+6/s=1
6/s=1/4
s=24