Consider the line segments of lengths AB = 5 m, BC = 4 m, AC = 9 m. Which of them lies between the other two?

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Solution

The correct option is C
B

AB = 5 m

BC = 4 m

AC = 9 m

5 + 4 = 9

Therefore, AB + BC = AC.

So, B lies in between A and C.

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Consider the line segments of lengths AB = 5 m, BC = 4 m, AC = 9 m. Which of them lies between the other two?

The correct option is C B AB = 5 m BC = 4 m AC = 9 m 5 + 4 = 9 Therefore, AB + BC = AC. So, B lies in between A and C.

The correct option is C
B

AB = 5 m

BC = 4 m

AC = 9 m

5 + 4 = 9

Therefore, AB + BC = AC.

So, B lies in between A and C.