Question

Find a coordinates of the midpoint of the line segment with the given endpoints (7,4), (9,-1)

Answer 1

Coordinates of midpoint are (8,1.5).

Explanation:

Given coordinates of end points are;

(7,4) and (9,-1)

we can find the coordinates of mid-point,

`((x_1+x_2)/(2),(y_1+y_2)/(2))`

Here,

x1 = 7 and y1 = 4

x2 = 9 and y2 = -1

Putting these values in formula

Coordinates of mid point =
`((7+9)/(2),(4+(-1))/(2))\\`

Midpoint =
`((16)/(2),(4-1)/(2))`

Midpoint =
`((16)/(2),(3)/(2))`

Midpoint = 8 , 1.5

Hence,

Coordinates of midpoint are (8,1.5).