Question

What are the coordinates of the midpoint between the points (-1, -9) and (4, -2)? Select the best answer from the choices provided. a. ( - 5 , - 7 ) 2 2 b. ( - 3 , - 11 ) 2 2 c. ( 3 , - 11 ) 2 2 d. ( 5 , - 7 ) 2 2

a) ( - 3 , - 11 )
b) ( 1.5 , -5.5 )
c) ( 1.5 , -7 )
d) ( 1.5 , -11 )

Answer 1

The midpoint between the points (-1, -9) and (4, -2) is found using the midpoint formula and results in the coordinates (1.5, -5.5).

Step-by-step explanation:

The coordinates of the midpoint between two points can be found using the midpoint formula:
(x1 + x2)/2, (y1 + y2)/2, where (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) are the coordinates of the two points.

To find the midpoint between the points (-1, -9) and (4, -2), we calculate each coordinate separately:

• x-coordinate of the midpoint: (-1 + 4)/2 = 1.5
• y-coordinate of the midpoint: (-9 - 2)/2 = -5.5

So, the coordinates of the midpoint are (1.5, -5.5).