A Line Segment, AC, Has Point B Between a and C

question 48

Multiple Choice

A line segment, AC, has point B between A and C. Segment AC is x in length. Let segment AB be of length 12 units. What is an expression for the other segment, BC?

• A) 12 - x
• B) 12 + x
• C) x - 12
• D) 1 - 12x
• E) 12x - 1

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