Advanced Math · Rational word problems

Practice · Solving Word Problems Using Rational Equations

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Working alone, a painter can paint a house in 4 days. Working alone, his assistant can paint the same house in 6 days. How many days will it take them to finish painting the house working together?

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\dfrac{1}{4} + \dfrac{1}{6} = \dfrac{1}{x}

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