In the Lisa and Sarah context, let’s let x represent the distance Lisa has walked toward Sarah (in feet), and let d represent the distance between Lisa and Sarah (in feet).

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In the Lisa and Sarah context, let’s let x represent the distance Lisa has walked toward Sarah (in feet), and let d represent the distance between Lisa and Sarah (in feet).

  • Write an expression (in terms of x) to represent the distance between Lisa and Sarah as they walk toward one another. (answer this)
  • Write a formula that expresses d in terms of x. (answer this)
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