John and Lily are walking towards each other. The distance between them is 16 kilometers. John is walking three times as fast as Lily How many kilometers will have Lily walked when they meet? Type the solution (use only numbers, no other characters).

John and Lily are walking towards each other. The distance between them is 16 kilometers. John is walking three times as fast as Lily How many kilometers will have Lily walked when they meet? Type the solution (use only numbers, no other characters).

Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)

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