Finding the Length of a Line Segment from Two Parts

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This lesson teaches you how to find the length of a line segment from two parts. You will be shown how to add the lengths of each part of the segment in order to get the total length of the segment. This is accomplished by adding the first part of the segment to the second part of the segment. This technique is useful when you are given the lengths of two different parts of a line and need to know the total length.

Lesson Description:

Finding the whole length of a segment given two parts

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  • How long is segment AC if segment AB is 1.1 cm and BC is 2.7 cm?
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    This lesson shows how to find the length of a line segment AC when you know the lengths of the segments AB and BC that make up line segment AC.