James decides to try and collect rare artifacts in the field.  He spends 6 months researching before going on a 2-year-long expedition for his first find.  The second artifact takes 3 times as long for the research and discovery.  How long did it take him to find both?
How long did the first artifact take to research? ** The research took 6/12=<<6/12=.5>>.5 years
How long did the first artifact take? ** So it took 2+.5=<<2.5=2.5>>2.5 years for the first artifact
How long did the second artifact take? ** It takes 2.5*3=<<2.5*3=7.5>>7.5 years for the second
How long did it take him to find both? ** So in total it took 2.5+7.5=<<2.5+7.5=10>>10 years to find both
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