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One pipe can fill a swimming pool in 10 hours, while another pipe can empty the pool in 15 hours. How long would it take to fill the pool if both pipes were accidentally left open?

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter8: Rational Expressions And Equations

Section8.8: Solve Uniform Motion And Work Applications

Problem 8.169TI: Two hoses can fill a swimming pool in 10 hours. It would take one hose 26 hours to fill the pool by...

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