Geometry

True.

 

1. First, use the formula for the distance between two points on a number - line.

The distance between two points and is given by .

 

2. Calculate the length of segment :

The coordinate of point is and the coordinate of point is .

Substitute into the formula: .

Since , then .

 

3. Calculate the length of segment :

The coordinate of point

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