Problema Solution
On Saturday Harold worked three less hours than on Friday. If he worked 10 hours in two days how many did he work on Friday?
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Let
x = the number of hours worked on Friday
x - 3 = the number of hours worked on Saturday
The total hours worked is 10:
x + x - 3 = 10
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x = 6.5 hr
Harold worked 6.5 hours on Friday.