Question

On a number line, point A is at coordinate -6. Point B is at coordinate 16. Find the coordinate that is the midpoint from A to B.

(A) 10
(B) 5
(C) -5
(D) 1

Answer 1

The midpoint between point A at coordinate -6 and point B at coordinate 16 is found by averaging the two coordinates, resulting in a midpoint coordinate of 5.

Step-by-step explanation:

The midpoint of two points on a number line can be found by averaging the coordinates of the two points. To find the coordinate of the midpoint between point A at coordinate -6 and point B at coordinate 16, you add the coordinates of A and B and then divide the sum by 2.

Here's the calculation:

1. Sum of coordinates = (-6) + 16 = 10
2. Midpoint coordinate = Sum of coordinates / 2 = 10 / 2
3. Midpoint coordinate = 5

Hence, the midpoint's coordinate is 5, which corresponds to answer choice (B).