Question

On a number line, points A, B and C are such that d(A, B) = 73, d(B, C) = 44 and d(A, C) = 29. Which of the points is between the other two?
[2 Marks]

Answer 1

Given,
d(B, C) = 44 .....(i)
d(A, C) = 29 .....(ii)
d(A, B) = 73 ......(iii)

We have d(B, C) + d(A, C) = 44 + 29 = 73 = d(A, B) [From (i), (ii) and (iii)] [1 Mark]
Hence, Point C is between point A and point B. [1 Mark]