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  • 25-08-2018
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point K is between points M and Q. If line segment MK = 7 inches and line segment MQ = 15 inches, whst is the measurement of KQ?

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  • 25-08-2018

The total length of a line segment is the sum of the lengths of its parts.

MQ = MK + KQ . . . . . . express the relationship between the segments

15 in = 7 in + KQ . . . . . fill in the given information

(15 - 7) in = KQ . . . . . . .subtract 7 in

KQ = 8 in . . . . . . . . . . . simplify

The measurement of KQ is 8 inches.

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