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Find the coordinates for the midpoint of the segment with endpoints given.

(-16, 0) and (0, -16)


(8, 8)

(-8, -8)

(8, 0)

User Dell
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(-8,-8) Thats the midpoint
User ShivarajRH
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To find the midpoint, add the 2 x values together and divide by 2, then add the two y values together and divide by 2:

-16 + 0 = -16 / 2 = -8

0 + -16 = -16 / 2 = -8

Midpoint = (-8,-8)

User Michael Ivko
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