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Find the midpoint of the segment with the given endpoints. ( 3,-4 ) and ( 2,4 )

User Sherrell
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Answer:

(2.5,0)

Explanation:

(3+2)÷2=2.5

(-4+4)÷2=0

User Zalivaka
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Answer:

(5/2, 0)

Explanation:

The x-coordinate of the midpoint is the average of the two given x-coordinates:

xm = (3+2) / 2, or 5/2.

The y-coord. of the mdpt is the average of the two given y-coordinates:

ym = (-4+4) / 2 = 0.

Thus, the midpoint of this segment is (5/2, 0).

User David Leong
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