Solve the problem.A contractor finds that it takes Sam Tockett 9 hours to construct a wall of a certain size. It takes Jim Lowell 6 hours to construct the same wall. How long would it take if they worked together?

A. 3 hours
B. 15 hours
C.  of an hour
D. 1 hour


Answer: A

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A. ? 1391 pairs B. ? 1313 pairs C. ? 1205 pairs D. ? 1271 pairs

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Graph the hyperbola. Give the coordinates of the center as well as the values of a and b. -  = 1

A. center (0, 0), a = 8, b = 3

B. center (0, 0), a = 3, b = 8

C. center (0, 0), a = 8, b = 3

D. center (0, 0), a = 3, b = 8

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Does the picture below illustrate the line of symmetry? Answer yes or no. ?

What will be an ideal response?

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Answer the question.2x - 7y = -175x + 3y = 19If your friend was going to solve this system of equations by first eliminating y, what general suggestions would you make so your friend could start on this in a systematic way?

What will be an ideal response?

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