Question

A line segment has the endpoints U(4.8, –17.1) and V(–6.7, –5.2). Find the coordinates of its midpoint M.

Write the coordinates as decimals or integers.

Answer 1

Answer: The midpoint coordinates of a line segment is ( -0.95, -11.15 )

Explanation:

Given: Here, x1 = 4.8, x2 = -6.7

y1 = -17.1, y2 = -5.2

Now, the midpoint of the line segment can be calculated by taking the mean of coordinates of U and V for the y-axis and x-axis.

Formula for midpoint of line segment,

(Xm,Ym) = {( x1+x2 )/2 , (y1+y2/2)

{ (4.8+(-6.7)/2 . (-17.1+ (-5.2)/2 }

(-0.95, -11.15 }