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Point M lies between Points A and B. If AB=12 and AM=7, what is the length of MB?

User Dryniex
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Answer:

5

Explanation:

AM + MB = AB

So, AB - AM = MB

Substituting, 12 - 7 = 5

User IReXes
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Answer:

AB= 12

since M is in the middle

AM + MB = 12

or 7 + MB = 12

MB= 12-7=5

Explanation:

User Koenigsberg
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