On a number line, points A, B, and C are such that d(A, B) = 5 units, d(B, C) = 11 units, and d(A, C) = 6 units. Which of the points is between the other two?

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Solution

Given, d(B, C) = 11 .....(i)

d(A, B) + d(A, C) = 5 + 6 = 11...........(ii)

$∴$ d(B,C) = d(A,B) + d(A,C) [From (i) and (ii)]

Hence, point A is between point B and point C.

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