Q is a point on segment PR. If PQ = 2.7 and PR = 6.1, what is QR?
From segment addition, we know that:
PQ + QR = PR
Plugging our given numbers in, we get:
2.7 + QR = 6.1
Subtract 2.7 from each side, and we get:
2.7 - 2.7 + QR = 6.1 - 2.7
Cancelling the 2.7 on the left side, we get:
QR = 3.4
From segment addition, we know that:
PQ + QR = PR
Plugging our given numbers in, we get:
2.7 + QR = 6.1
Subtract 2.7 from each side, and we get:
2.7 - 2.7 + QR = 6.1 - 2.7
Cancelling the 2.7 on the left side, we get:
QR = 3.4