Question

1. Determine the MIDPOINT of the line segment with endpoints at (6,-10) and (4,2). (Hint: average the x's thenaverage the y's)

Answer 1

To determine the midpoint of a line segment, you have to add both x coordinates, then divide by 2.

Also with the y coordinates, add both y coordinates and then divide by 2.

In this case:

6+4=10/2=5 ---> midpoint on x

-10+2=-8/2=-4 --->midpoint on y

So, the MIDPOINT would be (5, -4)