The points A, B, and C lie on a line( not necessarily in that order). If AB=3 cam and BC=8 cm, then which if the following MUST be true?

AC=11 cm
B lies between A and C
C does not lie between A and B

Question

The points A, B, and C lie on a line( not necessarily in that order). If AB=3 cam and BC=8 cm, then which if the following MUST be true?

AC=11 cm
B lies between A and C
C does not lie between A and B

mathmale · Answer

I'd suggest you draw this situation.  Seeing an illustration may make the question clearer.

anonymous · Answer

I did, but it feels like there could be multiple answers...

mathmale · Answer

Yes, there's ambiguity here.  Your task is to determine which of the possible answers is the most likely to be true.  One way of doing that would be to eliminate the answer or answers least likely to be true.  Also, sharing your drawings here might help.