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document.write( "The speeds are added when going in opposite directions<BR>\n" );
document.write( "40 + 60 = 100 mi/hr<BR>\n" );
document.write( "2 min = 1/30 hour<BR>\n" );
document.write( "d =  r*t = 100 mi/hr*(1/30)hr<BR>\n" );
document.write( "d = 10/3 miles<BR>\n" );
document.write( "= 3.333... miles </SPAN>\n" );
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