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The midpoint of JK is M(7, 9). One endpoint is J(5, 8). Find the coordinates of the other endpoint K.

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Explanation:

(7,9)and (5,8)

x1,y1 x,y

now

x=(x1 + x2)divide by 2

now putting the value

5 = (7+ x2) by 2

2 is in divide then get the 2 in right side with 5 in muntiply form

5×2=7+x2

10=7+x2

10 - 7=x2

x2=3

using the same process do it

y=(y1+y2) by 2

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