To find the midpoint M of a line segment with endpoints Q(0,5) and R(2,1), you can use the midpoint formula:
Midpoint M = ((x₁ + x₂) / 2, (y₁ + y₂) / 2)
In this formula:
- (x₁, y₁) are the coordinates of the first endpoint (Q in this case).
- (x₂, y₂) are the coordinates of the second endpoint (R in this case).
Plug in the values:
M = ((0 + 2) / 2, (5 + 1) / 2)
M = (2 / 2, 6 / 2)
M = (1, 3)
So, the midpoint M of the line segment with endpoints Q(0,5) and R(2,1) is (1, 3).