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Find the coordinates of the midpoint of the segment whose endpoints are H(5, 13) and K(7, 5). (12, 18)

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\text{The formula of the midpoint of segment AB:}\\\\\left((x_A+x_B)/(2);\ (y_A+y_B)/(2)\right).\\\\\text{We have the points}\ H(5,\ 13)\ \text{and}\ K(7,\ 5).\ \text{Substitute:}\\\\x=(5+7)/(2)=(12)/(2)=6\\\\y=(13+5)/(2)=(18)/(2)=9\\\\Answer:\ \boxed{(6,\ 9)}

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