You and your friend live 7 miles apart. She says that it is 7 milės from her house to your house and – 7 miles from your house to her house. What is the error in this argument? Explain how you would correct this statement and give an example when your friend's argument would be correct.

You and your friend live 7 miles apart. She says that it is 7 milės from her house to your house and – 7 miles from your house to her house. What is the error in this argument? Explain how you would correct this statement and give an example when your friend's argument would be correct.

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Chapter1: Physics And Measurement

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