SOLUTION: Points A, B, and C are collinear with B in between A and C. If the length of AB = 4 cm and the length of AC = 16 cm, what is the length of BC? A. 10 cm B. 8 cm C. 20 cm D

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Question 349723: Points A, B, and C are collinear with B in between A and C. If the length of AB = 4 cm and the length of AC = 16 cm, what is the length of BC?
A. 10 cm
B. 8 cm
C. 20 cm
D. 12 cm

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi,
.
AC - AB = BC
16cm - 4cm = 12cm
.
D. would be the correct answer

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