194k views
0 votes
 Consider the line segment LP with endpoint at L (-3, -5) and P (9, 7) and midpoint M.

What is the x—coordinate of N, the point that partitions segment MP in a 1 : 1 ratio?

A. 4
B. -4
C. -6
D. 6

 Consider the line segment LP with endpoint at L (-3, -5) and P (9, 7) and midpoint-example-1
User Gart
by
8.7k points

1 Answer

0 votes

Answer:

D. 6

Explanation:

Finding M:

M is the midpoint of L and P, which is given by the mean coordinates of L and P.

x for L is -3, and for P is 9. So

(-3 + 9)/2 = 6/2 = 3

Finding N:

N is the midpoint between M and P, that is, the mean between the coordinates of M and P. So

(3 + 9)/2 = 12/2 = 6

The correct answer is given by option D.

User Ryyker
by
8.7k points
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.4m questions

12.2m answers

Categories