Question

P is located at (8,7), and Q is located at (-6,-3) on the coordinate plane. what coordinate represents the midpoint of segment PQ?

Answer 1

To find the mid-point, we will use the formula;

`(x_m,y_m)\text{ =(}(x_1+x_2)/(2),\text{ }(y_1+y_2)/(2))`

From the question;

x₁ = 8 y₁ = 7 x₂ = -6 y₂ = -3

substituting into the formula;

`(x_m,y_m)\text{ =(}(8-6)/(2),\text{ }(7-3)/(2))`

(Xm, Ym) = (1 , 2)

Hence the coordinates of the mid-point are (1, 2)