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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e §8.9 Use Direct and Inverse Variation · Review Exercise 141 · Algebra · Rational expressions

Use Direct and Inverse Variation · Review Exercise 141

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Jeffrey can paint a house in 6 days, but if he gets a helper he can do it in 4 days. How long would it take the helper to paint the house alone?

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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e · §8.9 Use Direct and Inverse Variation · Review Exercise 141

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