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Point C ∈ AB and AB = 35 cm. The distance from C to A is 6 cm longer than the distance from C to B. Find AC and CB.

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Answer:

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Explanation:

AC=20.5

CB=14.5

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Answer:

AC = 20.5

BC = 14.5

Explanation:

The distance from C to A is 6 cm longer than the distance from C to B. gives us the following equation

AC = BC +6

We know the distance of the two segments gives us the total segment

AB = AC + BC

The total segment is AB =35

Substituting into AB= 35 and AC = BC+6

AB = AC + BC

35 = (BC+6) + BC

Combing like terms

35 = 2 BC +6

Subtract 6 from each side

29 = 2 BC

Divide by 2

14.5 = BC

Now find AC

AC = BC+6

AC = 14.5+6 = 20.5

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