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Mark and Allen can finish building a doghouse in 4 hours. It would take mark 6 hours more than fallen to finish the job alone. How long would it take Mark to finish the job, working alone?

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

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