Question 854476
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Hi,
Let x represent How long it would take for lance to mow the yard himself 
 {{{1/8 + 1/x = 1/3 }}}          |Multiplying thru by 24x so as all denominators = 1
 3x + 24 = 8x
      24 = 5x
      24/5 = x = 4.8 hr, time it would take for lance to mow the yard himself