machines a and b always operate independently and at their respective constant rates. When workin alone, machine a can fill a production lot in 5 hours, and machine b can fill the smae lot in x hours. When the two machines operate simultaneously to fill the production lot, it takes them 2 hours to complete the job. What is the value of x?
qa is 3 1/3
solution 1/5 +1/x= 1/2. Find x for solution. BUt wh 1/2. I dont see how setting it equal to 1/2 will fix the situation? How do I proceed to not make the same mistake again?
qa is 3 1/3
solution 1/5 +1/x= 1/2. Find x for solution. BUt wh 1/2. I dont see how setting it equal to 1/2 will fix the situation? How do I proceed to not make the same mistake again?
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