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What is the midpoint of a segment whose endpoints are (3, −1) and (−5, −3)? A. (4, −1) B. (−1, −2) C. (2, 1) D. (−2, 1)

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Coordinates of the midpoint are

x= (x_(1)+x_(2))/(2) = (3-5)/(2) = (-2)/(2) = -1 x= -1


y= (y_(1)+y_(2))/(2) = (-3-1)/(2) =-2 Midpoint (-1,-2) Answer B)
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