Solve by using methods of factoring,the square root principle, or the quadratic formula. Round answer to the nearest tenth. Veronica is having a pool party and wants to fill her pool. If she only uses her hose,it takes 3 hours more than if she uses her neighbors hose. If she uses both hoses together,the pool fills in 4 hours. How long does it take for each hose to fill the pool in hours?
Solve by using methods of factoring,the square root principle, or the quadratic formula. Round answer to the nearest tenth. Veronica is having a pool party and wants to fill her pool. If she only uses her hose,it takes 3 hours more than if she uses her neighbors hose. If she uses both hoses together,the pool fills in 4 hours. How long does it take for each hose to fill the pool in hours?
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Solve by using methods of factoring,the square root principle, or the quadratic formula . Round answer to the nearest tenth.
Veronica is having a pool party and wants to fill her pool. If she only uses her hose,it takes 3 hours more than if she uses her neighbors hose. If she uses both hoses together,the pool fills in 4 hours. How long does it take for each hose to fill the pool in hours?
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