Lauren and Aidan left their offices at 6:15 p.m. and drove to meet at a restaurant the same distance away from their offices for dinner. Lauren drove at a constant speed of 39 miles per hour. Aidan drove at a constant speed of 42 miles per hour. Aidan reached the restaurant at 6:35 p.m. How far away was Lauren from the restaurant when Aidan reached?
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