The length of the AB segments is 37 cm. Points C and D lie on the segment AB and point D lies

The length of the AB segments is 37 cm. Points C and D lie on the segment AB and point D lies between points C and B. Find the length of the cut CD AC = 12 cm DB = 17 cm.

Let’s draw a drawing according to the condition. The drawing shows that the segment AB consists of three parts: AC + CD + DB = 37 cm.

Having two values, you can find the length of the CD:

12 + CD + 17 = 37;

CD = 37 – 12 – 17;

CD = 8 cm.

Check: 12 + 8 + 17 = 37.

Answer: segment CD = 8 cm.