Question

Which rational number is one-half of the way between 2 and 6.5: 2.25, 4.25, 4.5, or 4.75? And please explain.,

Answer 1

To find the midpoint of 2 numbers:
1. Add up the 2 numbers
2. Divide the number by 2

Midpoint of 2 and 6.5:
1) 2 + 6.5 = 8.5
2) 8.5 ÷ 2 = 4.25

Ans: The midpoint of 2 and 6.5 is 4.25

Answer 2

The rational number halfway between 2 and 6.5 is 4.25. This number can be found by looking at the difference between 6.5 and 2, which is 4.5. Then dividing the resulting number, 4.5 in half which gives us 2.25, and then adding half to difference, 2.25, to 2.