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Answer: (-1, 2)

Step-by-step explanation

Point A is located at the known point (-3,-6)

Point B is located at some unknown point (x,y)

Adding the x coordinates of each point, and dividing in half will get us the x coordinate of the midpoint (which is -2)

So,

(-3+x)/2 = -2

-3+x = -2*2

-3+x = -4

x = -4+3

x = -1

Therefore, the x coordinate of B is -1.

Follow similar steps to get the y coordinate of B.

(-6+y)/2 = -2

-6+y = -2*2

-6+y = -4

y = -4+6

y = 2

Therefore, point B is located at (-1, 2)

Use the midpoint formula on A(-3,-6) and B(-1,2) to see the midpoint is M(-2,-2). This will help confirm the answer.

Another way to confirm the answer is to use a graphing tool such as GeoGebra or Desmos. See the diagram below.

Can you please help me? please and thank you!-example-1

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