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Find the midpoint of the segment from point a (6,3) to point B (8,1)

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ANSWER

The midpoint is (7,2)

EXPLANATION

The midpoint is calculated using the formula:


M((x_1+x_2)/(2),(y_1+y_2)/(2))

The x-coordinate of the midpoint is given by


x = (6 + 8)/(2)


x = (14)/(2) = 7

The y-coordinate of the midpoint is given by:


y = (3 + 1)/(2)


y = (4)/(2) = 2

The midpoint is (7,2)

User Germania
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Answer:
M=(7,2)

Explanation:

You need to use the following formula:


M=((x_A+x_B)/(2),(y_A+y_B)/(2))

Given the points A(6,3) and B(8,1), you can identify that:


x_A=6\\x_B=8\\y_A=3\\y_B=1

Now, you can substitute these values into the formula
M=((x_A+x_B)/(2),(y_A+y_B)/(2)).

Therefore, you get this result:


M=((6+8)/(2),(3+1)/(2))


M=(7,2)

User Steve E
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