Question

Find the coordinates of the midpoint of a segment having the given endpoints.

Q(-0.4, 2.5), R(3.5, 1.5)
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a. (1.55, 2)
b. (1.05, 2.5)
C. (-1.95, 0.5)
d. (-3.9, 1)
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Answer 1

A. (1.55, 2)

Explanation:

The formula to apply when finding the midpoint of a segment where the coordinates of the end points are given is;

`midpoint=((x_1+x_2)/(2) ,(y_1+y_2)/(2) )`

where (x₁,y₁) and (x₂,y₂) are the coordinates of the end points

Given;

x₁= -0.4 ,y₁=2.5, x₂=3.5, y₂=1.5 then applying the formula for midpoint

`=((-0.4+3.5)/(2) ,(2.5+1.5)/(2) )\\\\\\=((3.1)/(2) ,(4.0)/(2) )\\\\\\=(1.55,2.0)`