If a point C lies between two points A and B such that AC = BC, then prove that AC = 1 2 AB. Explain by drawing the figure.

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If a point C lies between two points A and B such that AC = BC, then prove that AC = 1 /2 AB. Explain by drawing the figure.

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answered Nov 8, 2017 by sforrest072 (157,439 points) 60 409 935
selected Nov 8, 2017 by jisu zahaan
 
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AC = CB 

Also AC + AC = BC + AC. (Equals are added to equals) 

BC + AC coincides with AB 

⇒ 2AC = AB 

⇒ AC = 1/ 2 AB.

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