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The midpoint of AB is M(-6, -1). If the coordinates of A are (-5, 3), what are the coordinates of B?
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The midpoint of AB is M(-6, -1). If the coordinates of A are (-5, 3), what are the coordinates of B?

User Jamie Babineau
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Answer:

(-7,-5)

Explanation:

  • The midpoint formula

  • (x1 + x2)/(2) \\ (y1 + y2)/(2)
  • So

  • ( - 5 + x)/(2) = - 6 \\ x = - 7

  • (3 + y)/(2) = - 1 \\ y = - 5
  • So B = (-7,-5)
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