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If AB has a midpoint of M(-5, 4), what are possible coordinates for points A and B? Explain your reasoning.

User Bossk
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Answer: (-10,4) and (0,4)

Explanation:

the endpoints need to be equidistant from the midpoint (-5,4).

(-10,4) is 5 spaces to the left

(0,4) is 5 spaces to the right

5=5 so equidistant

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