Given: A, B, C lie on the same straight line AB = 10.8 cm, BC = 2.4 cm. Find AC.

Since the condition does not indicate how the points A, B and C are located relative to the other’s arcs, then two options must be considered.

1. If point C lies between points A and B.

AC = AB – BC;

AC = 10.8 – 2.4;

AC = 8.4 cm.

2. If point B lies between points A and C.

AC = AB + BC;

AC = 10.8 + 2.4;

AC = 13.2 cm.

Answer: 1. AC = 8.4 cm. 2. AC = 13.2 cm.



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