Question

Find the midpoint of the line segment joining points P= (-2, 1) and Q= (4, -7).

Answer 1

i got (1, -3) from using the midpoint formula witch is

Explanation:

X1 + X2 , Y1 + Y2

2 2

-2 + 4 , 1 + -7

2 2

( 1, -3)

Answer 2

`y = (1 - 7)/(2) = - 3 \\ x = ( - 2 + 4)/(2) = 1`