Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
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Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
ChapterP: Preliminary Concepts
SectionP.CT: Test
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![Title: Solving for Segment Length in a Line
**Problem Statement:**
Given:
- \( AB = 6 \)
- \( BC = 2 \)
- \( AD = 11 \)
Question: What is the length of \( CD \)?
**Diagram Description:**
A straight line is shown with points \( A \), \( B \), \( C \), \( D \) placed consecutively. The distances between points should satisfy the given conditions.
**Choices:**
- \( 9 \)
- \( 4 \)
- \( 3 \)
- \( 5 \)
**Solution Approach:**
To find the length of \( CD \), use the equation for the whole length \( AD \), where:
\[ AD = AB + BC + CD \]
Substituting the known values:
\[ 11 = 6 + 2 + CD \]
Solve for \( CD \):
\[ 11 = 8 + CD \]
\[ CD = 11 - 8 = 3 \]
So, the length of \( CD \) is \( 3 \).](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2Ff181a094-0b45-4a22-a12e-f05742ccefb2%2F345b69d4-1778-4d5b-b827-02e266be8075%2Fy0xx7pq_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:Title: Solving for Segment Length in a Line
**Problem Statement:**
Given:
- \( AB = 6 \)
- \( BC = 2 \)
- \( AD = 11 \)
Question: What is the length of \( CD \)?
**Diagram Description:**
A straight line is shown with points \( A \), \( B \), \( C \), \( D \) placed consecutively. The distances between points should satisfy the given conditions.
**Choices:**
- \( 9 \)
- \( 4 \)
- \( 3 \)
- \( 5 \)
**Solution Approach:**
To find the length of \( CD \), use the equation for the whole length \( AD \), where:
\[ AD = AB + BC + CD \]
Substituting the known values:
\[ 11 = 6 + 2 + CD \]
Solve for \( CD \):
\[ 11 = 8 + CD \]
\[ CD = 11 - 8 = 3 \]
So, the length of \( CD \) is \( 3 \).
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