Math Problem Statement

Points B and C lie on segment AD. The length of segment AD is 25 units; the segment AC is 19 units long; and the segment BD is 14 units long. How many units long, if it can be determined, is the segment BC?

Solution

We are given the following information:

  • The length of segment AD=25AD = 25 units.
  • The length of segment AC=19AC = 19 units.
  • The length of segment BD=14BD = 14 units.

We need to determine the length of segment BCBC.

Steps to solve:

  1. Determine the length of CDCD: From the diagram, we know that DD is the endpoint, so: CD=BDBCCD = BD - BC

  2. Relating segments: Since AD=AC+CDAD = AC + CD, we can express CDCD as: CD=ADAC=2519=6CD = AD - AC = 25 - 19 = 6

  3. Determine BCBC: Since BD=BC+CDBD = BC + CD, we now know CD=6CD = 6, so: BD=BC+CD=BC+6BD = BC + CD = BC + 6 Substituting the value of BD=14BD = 14: 14=BC+614 = BC + 6 Solving for BCBC: BC=146=8BC = 14 - 6 = 8

Thus, the length of segment BCBC is 8\boxed{8} units.

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Related Questions:

  1. If segment ABAB was 13 units, how would you solve for the length of BCBC?
  2. What would be the length of BCBC if AD=30AD = 30 units and BD=16BD = 16 units?
  3. How does the subtraction method work for solving similar problems in geometry?
  4. If the points BB and CC are equidistant, what would be the length of ABAB and CDCD?
  5. Can you apply this method to a problem involving three dimensions?

Tip: Always sketch the diagram with labeled points and known values when solving geometric segment problems to keep track of relationships between parts.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Line Segments

Formulas

Segment Addition Formula: AB + BC + CD = AD

Theorems

Segment Addition Postulate

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 7-10