As shown in the figure, P is the midpoint of line AB, and M is a point on Pb. Try to guess the size relationship between ap-mb and PM, and briefly explain the reason

As shown in the figure, P is the midpoint of line AB, and M is a point on Pb. Try to guess the size relationship between ap-mb and PM, and briefly explain the reason

A——P——M——B
∵ P is the midpoint of ab
∴AP=BP=AB/2
∴AP-MB-PM=AP-(MB+PM)=AP-BP=AB/2-AB/2=0
∴AP-MP=PM