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BC has endpoints at B(3, 8) and C(7,6). Find the midpoint M of BC.

Write the coordinates as decimals or integers.
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BC has endpoints at B(3, 8) and C(7,6). Find the midpoint M of BC. Write the coordinates-example-1
User Mike Akers
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Answer: (5, 7)

Step-by-step explanation: Midpoint formula is ((x1 + x2)/2, (y1+y2)/2) where (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) are points on a line. Thus

(3+7/2, 8+6/2) = (5, 7)

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