Question

Find the coordinates of the midpoint of a segment with the given endpoints.

D(-15,4), E(2,-10)

Answer 1

(- 6.5, - 3 )

Explanation:

given endpoints (x₁, y₁ ) and (x₂, y₂ ) then midpoint M is

M = (
`(x_(1)+x_(2) )/(2)` ,
`(y_(1)+y_(2) )/(2)` )

here (x₁, y₁ ) = D (- 15, 4 ) and (x₂, y₂ ) = E (2, - 10 ) , then

M = (
`(-15+2)/(2)` ,
`(4-10)/(2)` ) = (
`(-13)/(2)` ,
`(-6)/(2)` ) = (- 6.5, - 3 )