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Fine the midpoint of the line segment joining the points A and B A(4,-5);B(6,1)

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We would find the midpoint by applying the formula for determining the midpoint of a segment which is expressed as

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

From the given points,

x1 = 4, y1 = - 5

x2 = 6, y2 = 1

Midpoint = (4 + 6)/2, (- 5 + 1)/2

Midpoint = 10/2, - 4/2

Midpoint = 5, - 2

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