Points A, B, and C are collinear. Point B is between A and C. Find AB if AC=15 and BC=7.

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    Points A, B, and C are collinear. Point B is between A and C. Find AB if AC=15 and BC=7.

    Collinear means on the same line.

    By segment subtraction, we have:
    AB = AC - BC
    AB = 15 - 7
    AB = 8
     
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