Question

8. On a number line, point B is at a distance of 5 from point C and point D is a
distance of 7 from point C. What is the distance from point B to point D?
(A) 2
(B) 5 (C) 7 (D) 12 (E) Can not be determined​

Answer 1

Answer:

d

Step-by-step explanation:

12

bc+cd=bd

5+7=12

therefore answer is 12

Answer 2

Answer:

E

Step-by-step explanation:

The position of point B & D is not given in the question.

If B & D are on the same side of point C then the distance is 2.

If B & D are on the opposite side of point C then the distance is 12.

Thereby, here the answer Cannot be determined.