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The midpoint of segment AB is M(-2,2). If A is located at (-5,7) find the coordinates of the endpoint B

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Answer:

B (1, -3)

Explanation:

Step 1: Use the midpoint formula to find the coordinates of the endpoint:

Normally, we find the midpoint of a segment using the midpoint formula, which is given by:

M = (x1 + x2) / 2, (y1 + y2) / 2, where

  • M is the midpoint,
  • (x1, y1) are one endpoint on the segment,
  • and (x2, y2) are the other endpoint of the segment.

Since we're solving for the coordinates of an endpoint, we can allow (-5, 7) to be our (x1, y1) point and plug in (-2, 2) for M to find (x2, y2), the coordinates of the endpoint B:

x-coordinate of B:

x-coordinate of midpoint = (x1 + x2) / 2

(-2 = (-5 + x2) / 2) * 2

(-4 = -5 + x2) + 5

1 = x2

Thus, the x-coordinate of the endpoint B is 1.

y-coordinate of B:

y-coordinate of midpoint = (y1 + y2) / 2

(2 = (7 + x2) / 2) * 2

(4 = 7 + x2) -7

-3 = y2

Thus, the y-coordinate of the endpoint B is -3.

Thus, the coordinates of the endpoint B are (1, -3).

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