Question

Find the midpoint of the segment below and enter its coordinates as an

ordered pair. If necessary, express coordinates as fractions, using the slash
mark ( / ) for the fraction bar.
(4,0) (12,0)

Answer 1

Given:

The end points of a line segment are (4,0) and (12,0).

To find:

The midpoint of the line segment.

Solution:

Midpoint formula:

`Midpoint=\left((x_1+x_2)/(2),(y_1+y_2)/(2)\right)`

The end points of a line segment are (4,0) and (12,0). So, the midpoint of the line segment is:

`Midpoint=\left((4+12)/(2),(0+0)/(2)\right)`

`Midpoint=\left((16)/(2),(0)/(2)\right)`

`Midpoint=\left(8,0\right)`

Therefore, the midpoint of the given line segment is (8,0).