For the point P(24,-6) and Q(31, -1), find the distance d(P,Q) and the coordinates of the midpoint M of the segment PQ.

Krys asked Jul 4, 2023

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For the point P(24,-6) and Q(31, -1), find the distance d(P,Q) and the

coordinates of the midpoint M of the segment PQ.

Krys asked Jul 4, 2023

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Answer:

$m = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1) \\ = ( - 1 - ( - 6))/(31 - 24) \\ = ( - 1 + 6)/(7) \\ m = (5)/(7)$

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