Physics: Finding an in-between frame of reference

Let's use Einstein velocity addition to find a frame of reference where A and B are traveling in opposite directions at the same speed.

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Einstein velocity addition

You're traveling toward me at half the speed of light. My friend is traveling away from me at half the speed of light. From either of your points-of-view, how quickly are you approaching each other? Things are going to get even more fun now. We're going to think about relative velocities in different frames of reference.

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