If B is the mid-point of (AC)̅ and C is the point of (BD)̅ where A, B, C, D lie on a straight line, say why AB = CD?
∵ B is the mid-point of AC̅
∴ AB = BC ...(1)
∵ C is the mid-point of BD̅
∴ BC = CD ...(2)
In view of (1) and (2), we get
AB = CD.