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Which is the other endpoint of a line segment with one endpoint at (-2,-5) and midpoint at (3, 2)? O ( A. (1, -3) B. (2,-6) C. (5.7) D. (8,9) E. (10, 14)​

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Answer:

Explanation:

The midpoint is the average of the two points coordinates

mp=((x1+x2)/2, (y2+y1)/2)

We are given one endpoint and the mid point so

(3,2)=((-2+x)/2, (-5+y)/2)

So for x

3=(-2+x)/2

6=-2+x

x=8

For y

2=(-5+y)/2

4=-5+y

y=9

So the other endpoint is

(8,9)

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