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If the endpoint is (-2,-6) and the midpoint is (8,-1) then what is the other endpoint

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Answer:

(25,-26)

Explanation:

difference between the two points in x and y coordinates are

x = 10 - (-5) =15, y = -9 - 8 = -17,

so to get to the other endpoint you need to add another

x = 15 and y = -17 to the midpoint, (10,-9).

10+15 = 25 for x and -9 - 17 is -26 for y.

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