Question

Find the midpoint M of the line segment joining the points S = (−8, −1) and
T = (−4, −7)

Answer 1

The midpoint is (-6,-4)

Explanation:

The formula for the midpoint is

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

Substituting what we know

= (-8+-4)/2, (-1+-7)/2

= -12/2, -8/2

= -6, -4