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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