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MN has endpoints at M(2,5) and

N(-4, 3). In what quadrant is the midpoint
of MN?
A Quadrant |
B Quadrant II
C Quadrant IIl

User Eric Zhou
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15 votes
15 votes

Answer:

quad 2

Explanation:

Midpoint = (x1 + x2)/2,(y1 + y2)/2

x1 = 2

x2 = - 4

y1 = 5

y2 = 3

midpoint = (2 - 4)/2,(5 + 3)/2

midpoint = -2/2, 8/2

midpoint = -1,4

-1 for x puts you in quad 2 or 3

4 for y puts you in quad 2 because you are going up.

The final answer is in quad 2

User Jlstrecker
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