Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 1, Equations and Inequalities - 1.3 Solve Linear Equations - 1.3 Exercises - Problem Solving - Page 24: 75

Answer

18 minutes

Work Step by Step

Let x = time working together It takes you 30 minutes, and it takes your brother 45 minutes to rake the leaves in your yard. If the two of you are working together: $\frac{1}{30}x+\frac{1}{45}x=1$ $\frac{3x+2x}{90}=1$ $3x+2x=90$ $5x=90$ $x=18$ It takes 18 minutes if the two of you rake the leaves when working together.
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