SOLUTION: Karen can wax her SUV in 3 hours. Her friend Gus can wax her SUV in 2 hours. How long would it take the pair to wax the SUV if they worked together?

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Travel -> SOLUTION: Karen can wax her SUV in 3 hours. Her friend Gus can wax her SUV in 2 hours. How long would it take the pair to wax the SUV if they worked together?      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 854987: Karen can wax her SUV in 3 hours. Her friend Gus can wax her SUV in 2 hours. How long would it take the pair to wax the SUV if they worked together?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1/3+1/2=1/x
2/6+3/6=1/x
5/6=1/x
x=6/5=1.2