We would find the midpoint by applying the formula for determining the midpoint of a segment which is expressed as
Midpoint = (x1 + x2)/2, (y1 + y2)/2
From the given points,
x1 = 4, y1 = - 5
x2 = 6, y2 = 1
Midpoint = (4 + 6)/2, (- 5 + 1)/2
Midpoint = 10/2, - 4/2
Midpoint = 5, - 2