Question

Point M is the midpoint of AB. The coordinates of point A are (-8, 3) and the coordinates of M are (-2, 1). What are the coordinates of point B?

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May you please show me the work?

Answer 1

the coordinates of point B are (-5, 2)

Explanation:

1. use midpoint formula to find the midpoint (equation attached below)

2. plug in the numbers

`((-8+(-2))/(2),(3+1)/(2))`

3. solve

`((-8-2))/(2),(3+1)/(2))`

`((-10)/(2),(4)/(2))`

`(-5,2})`