Three points are given on the straight line. A, B and C, with AB = 13 cm, AC = 4 cm. Find the length of the segment BC.

If you place point A between points C and B.

In order to find the length of the segment BC, it is necessary to add the segments AC and AB.

BC = AC + AB;

BC = 4 + 13 = 17 (cm).

Answer: 17 cm.



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