The point A, B, C, and D are on the number line

[rschunti]

The point A, B, C, and D are on the number line, not necessarily in the order. If the distance between A and B is 18 and the distance between C and D is 8, what is the distance between B and D?

1). The distance between C and A is the same as the distance between C and B.

2). A is to the left of D on the number line.

The above is GMATPREP question. What is the best approach to solve above problem?

[StaceyKoprince]

Check this out: http://www.manhattangmat.com/forums/the ... -t571.html

I agree with Jeff that drawing it out is the best way to go - no algebra! If you have more questions, please add them to the existing thread for this problem, rather than starting a new one.

[abedinbhuiyan]

GMAT Queen,

Stacy,

U r just rocking.

BR

[RonPurewal]

GMAT Queen,

Stacy,

U r just rocking.

BR

glad the explanations helped.