Question

Find the coordinates of the midpoint for the line segment with the given end points (-3,-6) and (2,1)

Answer 1

`((-1)/(2),(-5)/(2))`

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

Endpoint (-3, -6)

Endpoint (2, 1)

Step 2: Find Midpoint

1. Substitute [MF]:
   `((-3+2)/(2),(-6+1)/(2))`
2. Add:
   `((-1)/(2),(-5)/(2))`