I have to solve in Algebra form:
George can paint a room alone in six hours, Ed can paint an empty room alone in eight hours. Ed starts at 10:00 AM George joins Ed at 11:00 AM and the two men continue painting until the room is completed. At what time will they finish painting the room? The answer is: 1:51 PM

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I have to solve in Algebra form: 
George can paint a room alone in six hours, Ed can paint an empty room alone in eight hours. Ed starts at 10:00 AM George joins Ed at 11:00 AM and the two men continue painting until the room is completed. At what time will they finish painting the room? The answer is: 1:51 PM

amistre64 · Answer

how much can G do in an hour?

amistre64 · Answer

And how much can E do in an hour?

anonymous · Answer

It doesn't say.

amistre64 · Answer

oh but there must be some reason why im asking it ... i believe it does say

amistre64 · Answer

if G completes it in 6 hours; how much does he do in 1 hour?

amistre64 · Answer

if it takes E 8 hours to complete it; how much does he do in 1 hour?

amistre64 · Answer

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