Question

Calculate the MIDPOINT, M, of the line with endpoints A (-4, 4) and B (-2,2). If needed, show your answer in the form of a decimal. Round to the nearest tenth.

1) M(-6, 6)
2) M(-3,3)
3) M(1.3,5)
4) M(-6,3)

Answer 1

The midpoint of the line with endpoints A (-4, 4) and B (-2, 2) is M(-3, 3).

Step-by-step explanation:

The midpoint formula is used to find the coordinates of the midpoint, M, of a line segment with given endpoints.

Given the endpoints A(-4, 4) and B(-2, 2), the midpoint formula is:

M_x = (x_1 + x_2) / 2

M_y = (y_1 + y_2) / 2

Substituting the values, we have:

M_x = (-4 + -2) / 2 = -6 / 2 = -3

M_y = (4 + 2) / 2 = 6 / 2 = 3

Therefore, the coordinates of the midpoint M are (-3, 3).