SOLUTION: John can completely wash and dry the dishes in 20 mins. His brother can do it in 30. How long will it take them to do it together?

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Question 905464: John can completely wash and dry the dishes in 20 mins. His brother can do it in 30. How long will it take them to do it together?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x time together
1%2F20+%2B+1%2F30+=+1%2Fx
3x + 2x = 60
5x = 60
x = 12min, time together