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Gary took 2⁄3 hour to paint a portrait. This was 1⁄3 hour shorter than the time he took to paint scenery. How long did he take to paint scenery?

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 8.170TI: Cara and Cindy, working together, can rake the yard in 4 hours. Working alone, it takes Cindy 6...

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