Question

What is the midpoint of the line segment with endpoints (3.2, 2.5) and (1.6, –4.5)?

Answer 1

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

M = (3.2+1.6)/2 , (2.5 - 4.5)/2

M = (2.4, -1)

Answer 2

Answer: The answer is (2.4, -1).

Step-by-step explanation: The given points are A(3.2, 2.5) and B(1.6, -4.5). We are to find the mid-point of the line segment AB with endpoints A and B.

We know that the co-ordinates of the mid-point of a line segment with endpoints (a, b) and (c, d) are

`((a+c)/(2),(b+d)/(2)).`

Therefore, the co-ordinates of the mid-point of the line segment AB is given by

`((3.2+1.6)/(2),(2.5-4.5)/(2))=((4.8)/(2),(-2)/(2))=(2.4,-1).`

Thus, the answer is (2.4, -1).