Question

Point C ∈ AB and AB=18 cm. The distance from C to A is 3 cm. shorter than the distance from C to B. Find AC and CB.

Answer 1

Answer:

AC=7.5 cm

CB=10.5cm

Step-by-step explanation:

Since we don't know the distance from C to B, we can label it as x. Our equation will be x+(x-3)=18. Simplify that so it is 2x-3=18. Add 3 to both sides and get 2x=21. x=10.5 So AC=7.5 cm and CB is 10.5 cm