Question

The coordinates of points A and L are -4 and 12, respectively. What is the coordinate of the midpoint between them?

A. 4
B. 8
C. 6
D. 2

Answer 1

4

Explanation:

Find the average x value, which is also the midpoint of this straight line segment connecting A and L:

-4 + 12

midpoint = ------------ = 4

2