Point M, K and I are collinear. find the length of the segment KI, if MK = 15 cm, MI = 6 cm.

univerkov | June 17, 2021 | education

If points M, K and And lie on one straight line, then two cases are possible.

1. Point I lies between points M and K.

Then the length of the KI segment is 15 – 6 = 9 (cm).

2. Point M lies between points I and K.

Then the length of the KI segment is 15 + 6 = 21 (cm).

Answer: 9 cm or 21 cm.

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