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Richard takes 35 minutes to mow a lawn, but with the help of his friend Joe it only took him 15 minutes. If Joe worked alone, how long would it take Joe to mow the same lawn?

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If it takes Joe x minutes alone, then

1/35 + 1/x = 1/15

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