If Michael takes x, hours, then
1/x + 1/(x-2) = 1/9
Now just find x, and then x-2.
Together Jamie and Michael can paint the pool building in 9 hrs. From past Experience Jamie can paint the building in 2 hrs less than Michael. How long would each take to paint alone.
3 answers
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Subtract the fraction and write our answer in lowest terms
4/5 -3/8
1/40
1 17/40
7/10
19/45
I think it is 1/40
4/5 -3/8
1/40
1 17/40
7/10
19/45
I think it is 1/40