What is the midpoint of the segment that joins the complex numbers 7 + 3i and -5 – 8i? A) 16+11/2i B) (1,5/2) C) 1- 5/2i D) (-6, 11/2)

Eric Conner asked Nov 25, 2022

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What is the midpoint of the segment that joins the complex numbers 7 + 3i and -5 – 8i?

A) 16+11/2i
B) (1,5/2)
C) 1- 5/2i
D) (-6, 11/2)

Eric Conner asked Nov 25, 2022

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Answer:

Explanation:

The midpoint is the average of the two points.

Thus,

Midpoint = [ ( 7 + 3i) + (-5 - 8i) ] / 2 = ( (7-5) + i(3-8) ) / 2 = (2 - 5i)/2 = 1 - 2.5i

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