Question

What are the coordinates of the point that is one half the distance between A(−3, −5) and B(2, 7)?

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(_____ , ______)

Answer 1

`((-1)/(2),1)`

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Algebra I

• Midpoint Formula:
  `((x_1+x_2)/(2),(y_1+y_2)/(2))`

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

A (-3, -5)

B (2, 7)

Step 2: Find midpoint

1. Substitute:
   `((-3+2)/(2),(-5+7)/(2))`
2. Add:
   `((-1)/(2),(2)/(2))`
3. Divide:
   `((-1)/(2),1)`