Question

Point U is between points A and B on AB. Find the length of UB if AU = 22 and AB = 41.

A.
–11
B.
11
C.
18
D.
19



Please select the best answer from the choices provided


A
B
C
D

Answer 1

lets say segment AB=X. segment AU=Y. and segment UB=Z. we know segments AB and AU already which means we can find UB by simple subtraction. X-Y=Z... X=41, Y=22. 41-22=Z 41-22=19. Z=19 and Z=UB.
So by that the answer is 19 which would be D.
Hope this helps.