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제목 [Harim Yoo] Algebra 1 Semester 1 Lecture 9, problem 6
Algebra 1 Semester 1 9
작성자 bny*** 등록일 2018-03-31 오전 4:37:02
Hello,
This is Bridget Yun. I am currently resolving the practice problems from Algebra 1. I know that I was stuck on certain problems in this lecture before, but you said that I did problem 6 well. Now that I look at the file and your answers, etc. I am still confused about what I did. Will you please explain to me on how to solve problem 6? Thank you so much!!!

Sincerely,
Bridget Yun 

2018-04-03 오전 11:01:18

Dear Bridget

 

Let's say James' working rate is x work per hour. In fact, x=1/8. Let's say Rachel's working rate is y work per hour. If they work together, then their working rate is x+y work per hour. 

 

x+y work / hour * 5 hour = 1 work, as given.

 

Therefore, x+y=1/5. Then, 1/8+y=1/5. Then, y=1/5-1/8=3/40. Hence, Rachel will spend 40/3 hours to finish the work.

 

Thanks,

 

Harim Yoo

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