A Bathtub Can Be Filled by the Cold Water Faucet

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Short Answer

A bathtub can be filled by the cold water faucet in 7 minutes and by the hot water faucet in 12 minutes. How long does it take to fill the tub if both faucets are open? Give the answer in minutes.

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Definitions:

Anorexia Nervosa

A psychological and potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by an extremely low body weight, a relentless pursuit of thinness, a fear of gaining weight, and a distorted body image.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging.

Eating Disorder

A mental disorder defined by abnormal eating habits that negatively affect a person's physical or mental health, such as anorexia or bulimia.

Body Dysmorphic Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by obsessive thinking about a perceived flaw in appearance, even if the flaw is minor or not observable to others.