Question

Find the midpoint of the line segment joining point A and B

A:(8,-7)
B:(2,1)

Answer 1

the midpoint of the point A and B is P( 5,-3)

Explanation:

A(8,-7)= ( x1,y1)

B(2,1)= (x2,y2)

P(x,y)= ?

now,

P( x,y) = ( x1+x2/2 , y1+y2/2)

= ( 8+2/2 ,-7+1/2)

=( 10/2 ,-6/2)

=(5 ,-3)