If BC = 4.5, CD = 7.7, and AD = 16.7, find AB to the nearest tenth.

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Ignacio Mcgrath

11 January, 09:36

If BC = 4.5, CD = 7.7, and AD = 16.7, find AB to the nearest tenth.

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Leila Ball · Answer 1

We are already given with the following

BC = 4.5

CD = 7.7

AD = 16.7

We are asked for AB

Assuming that the line segments are colinear, we have the equation

AB + BC + CD = AD

Substituting

AB + 4.5 + 7.7 = 16.7

AB = 4.5