Question 1134841
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This equation is


    d = 5*t + 6*t,


or, in equivalent and more simple form,


    d = (5+6)*t,

or

    d = 11t.              <U>FINAL ANSWER</U>
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<U>The lesson to learn from my solution is THIS</U> :


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     When two objects move in opposite directions, &nbsp;the separation distance between them is &nbsp;<U>THE SUM</U>&nbsp; of individual distances.
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