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of midpoint E.Find the coordinates(Simplify your answer.)Midpoint FormulaX1+X2 Y1+Y2M = (x¹+x²,Y₁+Y²)2A (-6x, 4y)E = ([?], )DC (8x, -2y)B (-2x, -4y)W

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E is the midpoint of line BC

B is (-2x, -4y), C is (8x, -2y)

Δx = +10x

Δy = +2y

divide both by 2

x = +5x

y = + 1y

add to B

-2x + 5x = 3x

-4y + 1y = -3y

3x, -3y

I assume you got it wrong because you didnt include the x and y

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