Answers:
Choice C) 1.5 + AB = 3.7
AB = 2.2 cm
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Explanation:
Segment AC can be cut into two smaller pieces AB and BC. The piece AB is of unknown length for now, while BC is 1.5 units long.
The expression AB+1.5 or 1.5+AB represents us adding those two smaller pieces together. Doing so will lead to the length of AC.
Therefore, 1.5 + AB = 3.7 is one valid equation to set up.
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To solve that equation, we subtract 1.5 from both sides to undo the addition operation done to AB.
1.5 + AB = 3.7
AB = 3.7 - 1.5
AB = 2.2
Notice how,
1.5 + AB = 1.5 + 2.2 = 3.7
to help confirm our answer.
