SOLUTION: M, J and A are points on a line where M and J are 10 cm apart and J and A are 18 cm apart. In how many ways can the three points be arranged on the line?Illustrate your answer.

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Question 200378: M, J and A are points on a line where M and J are 10 cm apart and J and A are 18 cm apart. In how many ways can the three points be arranged on the line?Illustrate your answer.
Answer by RAY100(1637) About Me  (Show Source):
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GIVEN : Straight Line, MJ =10,,, JA = 18
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Looking at all combinations, define those possible
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A-18-J-10-M
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A-8-M-10-J
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J-18-A-? -M,,,,not possible MJ=10
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J-10-M-8_A
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M-?-A-18-J,,,,,,not possible, MJ=10
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M-10-J-18-A