Question

Find the midpoint of the segment between the points (17,1) and (−2,8)

A. (19/2,−7/2)
B. (−15,−9)
C. (15/2,9/2)
D. (15,9)

Answer 1

The correct option is C.

Explanation:

The given points are (17,1) and (−2,8).

We need to find the midpoint of given points.

Formula for midpoint :

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

The midpoint of the segment between the points (17,1) and (−2,8) is

`Midpoint=((17+(-2))/(2),(1+8)/(2))`

`Midpoint=((15)/(2),(9)/(2))`

The midpoint of the segment between the points (17,1) and (−2,8) is
`((15)/(2),(9)/(2))`

Therefore the correct option is C.

Answer 2

C. (15/2,9/2)

Explanation:

To find the midpoint of two points

midpoint = (x1+x2)/2 , (y1+y2)/2

= (17+-2)/2, (1+8)/2

= 15/2, 9/2