Question

A line segment has endpoints at R(-11, -2) and S(5, 4). What is the midpoint of RS?

a) (-3, 1)
b) (-8, 1)
c) (-3, -3)
d) (9, -6)

Answer 1

The midpoint of the line segment with endpoints R(-11, -2) and S(5, 4) is (-3, 1) which is found using the midpoint formula.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the midpoint of a line segment with endpoints R(-11, -2) and S(5, 4), you use the midpoint formula which is:

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

By substituting the given points into the formula, we get:

( (-11 + 5)/2, (-2 + 4)/2 ) = ( (-6)/2, (2)/2 ) = ( -3, 1 )

Therefore, the midpoint of the line segment RS is (-3, 1).