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Question
If AB = 5 cm, BP = 2 cm and AP = 3.4 cm, compare the segments.
Solution
We have,
l(AB) = 5 cm; l(BP) = 2 cm; l(AP) = 3.4 cm
We know that 5 > 3.4 > 2
So, l(AB) > l(AP) > l(BP)
∴ seg AB > seg AP > seg BP.
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