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A pool can be filled by a pipe in 3 hours. It takes 3 times as long for another pipe to empty the pool. How long will it take to fill the pool if both pipes are 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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A pool can be filled by a pipe in 3 hours. It takes 3 times as
long for another pipe to empty the pool. How long will it
take to fill the pool if both pipes are open?

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