You are given three integers x, y, and z, representing the positions of three people on a number line: x is the position of Person 1. y is the position of Person 2. z is the position of Person 3, who does not move. Both Person 1 and Person 2 move to

findClosest.js

/**
 * @param {number} x
 * @param {number} y
 * @param {number} z
 * @return {number}
 */
var findClosest = function(x, y, z) {
    // Calculate absolute distance from Person 1 to Person 3
    const distance1 = Math.abs(x - z);

    // Calculate absolute distance from Person 2 to Person 3
    const distance2 = Math.abs(y - z);

    // Compare distances to determine who arrives first
    if (distance1 < distance2) {
        return 1; // Person 1 is closer
    } else if (distance2 < distance1) {
        return 2; // Person 2 is closer
    } else {
        return 0; // Both are equidistant
    }
};