Point P lies on the straight line MK between points M and K. Find the length of the segment MK if PM = 12 cm, PK = 2cm.

univerkov | July 6, 2021 | education

First, we calculate the length of the straight line MK:

The straight line MK consists of two segments PM and RC, to find out the length of the MK, you need to add the lengths of the segments of which it consists:

MK = PM + PK

MK = 12 + 2 = 14 (cm)

Answer: the length of the segment MK = 14 cm.

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