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Answer the following work problem. Report your answer to the nearest tenth of a year.


Lee can do a certain job in 7 years. Kris can do the same job in 5 years.

Lee and Kris work together to complete the same job. However, Lee starts working 4 years after Kris starts to work. How many years will it take for them to complete the job once Kris starts to work?


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