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If A, B, and C are collinear, and AB = 18, AC = 41, what is a possible measure of BC?

User Bryan W
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Answer:

23

Step-by-step explanation: since the total of AC is 41 and we know that AB is 18, we would subtract 18 from 41 to get the answer

User Per Ersson
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Explanation:

As ANC are collinear,

AB+BC=AC

so,

18+BC = 41

BC = 41-18

BC = 23 is the answer.

User PatrykB
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