Question

What is the midpoint between (-8,5) and (2,-2)?

Answer 1

the midpoint between (8,5) and (2,-2) is P(5,1.5)

Explanation:

Answer 2

The midpoint between (-8,5) and (2,-2) is (-3, 1.5)

Solution:

Given that two points are (-8,5) and (2,-2)

Here,
`x_(1)=-8 ; y_(1)=5 ; \mathrm{} x_(2)=2 ; y_(2)=-2`

To find the mid-point values we use the given formula,

Midpoint for x =
`(x_(1)+x_(2))/(2)`

Midpoint for y =
`(y_(1)+y_(2))/(2)`

Here we have to find out the mid-point between (-8,5) and (2,-2). Substituting the values, we get

Midpoint for x =
`(-8+2)/(2) = (-6)/(2)` = -3

Thus midpoint for x = -3

Midpoint for
`y= (5-2)/(2) = (3)/(2)` = 1.5

Thus midpoint for y = 1.5

Therefore the midpoint between (-8,5) and (2,-2) = (-3, 1.5)