Astudent recorded the following plant measurements: 2.31 inches, 3.22 inches, and 3.35 inches. what are the total measurements recorded?
a) 9 inches
b) 8.88 inches
c) 8.9 inches
d) 8.880 inches

In the diagram, points d and e are marked by drawing arcs of equal size centered at b such that the arcs intersect ba and bc. then, intersecting arcs of equal size are drawn centered at points d and e. point p is located at the intersection of these arcs. based on this construction, m , and m