Allie constructed a copy of CB by using the point B as an endpoint of the copy CB and placing point A, as seen in the image. If the measure of CB is 17.7 centimeters, what is the measure of CA?

a. The measure of CA is 8.85 centimeters
b. The measure of CA is 70.8 centimeters
c. The measure of CA is 35.4 centimeters
d. The measure of CA is 17.7 centimeters

1 answer

If Allie constructed a copy of segment CB, where CB measures 17.7 centimeters and point B is used as an endpoint for the new segment CA, then segment CA also measures 17.7 centimeters.

Thus, the correct answer is:

d. The measure of CA is 17.7 centimeters.