Question

Fine the midpoint M it the line segment joining the points A=(-4,1) and B=(-8,-7)

Answer 1

Answer: (-6, -3)

Explanation:

We can use the midpoint formula to solve. This formula finds the average of the x-value and the average of the y-value.

Given midpoint of a segment between two points:

`\displaystyle ((x_(1)+x_(2) )/(2), (y_(1)+y_(2) )/(2) )`

Substitute known values:

`\displaystyle ((-4+-8)/(2), (1+-7)/(2) )`

Add:

`\displaystyle ((-12)/(2), (-6)/(2) )`

Divide:

`\displaystyle (-6, -3 )`