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Yusuf and Heidi are working on a school project together. Yusuf's house, Heidi's house and the school lie on the same straight stretch. Yusuf's house is 1.2 miles south of their school whereas Heidi's house is in the opposite direction, 2.68 miles away from their school. On a Saturday, if they want to work together at Heidi's house, how far does Yusuf have to travel from his house?

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Yusuf must travel to Heidi's home, beginning from his own, in order to work together. To get to his destination, he would travel 1.2 miles and 2.68 miles. 1.2+2.68
Hence, Yusuf would have to drive 3.88 miles from his home to Heidi's home.

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