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Midpoint (14,3),endpoint (13,-6)

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Let:

(x1,y1) = Initial point

(x2,y2) = End point

mp= midpoint = ((x1+x2)/2,(y1+y2)/2)

We know the midpoint and the endpoint, therefore:

(x1+x2)/2=14

(x1+13)/2 = 14

Solving for x1:

Multiply both sides by 2:

x1 + 13 = 28

Subtract 13 from both sides:

x1 = 15

And

(y1 + y2)/2 = 3

(y1 + (-6))/2 = 3

Solving for y1:

Multiply both sides by 2:

y1 - 6 = 6

Add 6 to both sides:

y1 = 12

Therefore the initial point is:

(x1,y1) = Initial point = (15, 12)

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