Ann can build a model car in 6 hours, while Sam can build the same exact model in 12 hours. How long would it take for them to build the same model together?
Set up the Rational Equation and solve for X

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Ann can build a model car in 6 hours, while Sam can build the same exact model in 12 hours. How long would it take for them to build the same model together?
Set up the Rational Equation and solve for X

retireed · Answer

Do you know what they mean by a rational equation?

kittyisninja · Answer

Nope

retireed · Answer

Do you have a book on the topic? Any class notes?

kittyisninja · Answer

I have my lesson plan but it's mostly fractions with multiple numbers and I only got the 6 and 12. So I don't understand how to do it.

retireed · Answer

Okay that's a good start.

retireed · Answer

Rational equations use fractions or ratios to solve certain problems.

retireed · Answer

You have two numbers that when combined will solve a problem.  Since it says they are Rational try this....

retireed · Answer

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