Question

What is the midpoint of the long segment with endpoints (-2,-2) and(4,6)

Answer 1

The formula of a midpoint:

`\left((x_1+x_2)/(2);\ (y_1+y_2)/(2)\right)`

We have the points (-2, -2) and (4, 6). Substitute:

`\x=(-2+4)/(2)=(2)/(2)=1\\\\y=(-2+6)/(2)=(4)/(2)=2`

Answer: (1, 2).