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Find the midpoint of segment PQ.

Find the midpoint of segment PQ.-example-1
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Answer:


(2,0)

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

Find endpoints from graph.

Point P (-4, 6)

Point Q (8, -6)

Step 2: Find Midpoint

Simply plug in your coordinates into the midpoint formula to find midpoint .

  1. Substitute [MF]:
    ((-4+8)/(2),(6-6)/(2))
  2. Add/Subtract:
    ((4)/(2),(0)/(2))
  3. Divide:
    (2,0)
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