Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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Chapter 7 - Section 7.6 - Proportions and Problem Solving with Rational Equations - Exercise Set - Page 539: 33

Answer

$108 for labor estimate

Work Step by Step

Marcus: 6 hours to lay slab (1/6 of slab in 1 hour) Tony: 4 hours to lay slab (1/4 of slab in 1 hour) $1/6 + 1/4 = 1/x$ $12(1/6 + 1/4 = 1/x)$ $2 + 3 = 12/x$ $5=12/x$ $5*x/5 =12/x*x/5$ $x = 12/5$ $12/5 * 45$ $12/5 * 9*5$ $12 * 9=108$
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