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Use the given endpoint R and the midpoint M of segment RS to find the coordinates of the other endpoint S. (Hint: Use the midpoint formula to find the other endpoint.) **Make sure to state your answer as an ordered pair with parenthesis** R ( -6, -9 ) and M ( 8, -5.5 )

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Answer: S (22, -2)

Explanation:

R ( -6, -9 ), M ( 8, -5.5 )

M-R=

(8-(-6), -5.5-(-9))=

(8+6, -5.5+9)=(14, 3.5)

(8, -5.5)+(14, 3.5)=(22, -2)

S=(22, -2)

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