SOLUTION: Jake can complete a job in 5 hours while Jerry can complete the same job in 3 hours How long would it take to complete the job if Jake starts the job two hours before Jerry j

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Question 870513: Jake can complete a job in 5 hours while Jerry can complete the same job in 3 hours
How long would it take to complete the job if Jake starts the job two hours before
Jerry joins him?

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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2/5+x/5+x/3=1
x/5+x/3=3/5
3x/15+5x/15=9/15
8x=9
x=9/8 hours more for them together