Question

What is the midpoint of AB with A(-1, 5) and B(6, -3) A (-4, 3.5) B (1, 2.5) C (2.5, 1) D (3.5, -4)

Answer 1

Option C (2.5, 1) is the right alternative.

Explanation:

The given points are:

A = (-1, 5) = (x₁, y₁)

B = (6, -3) = (x₂, y₂)

Now,

The midpoint on X-axis is:

=
`(x_1+x_2)/(2)`

=
`(-1+6)/(2)`

=
`(5)/(2)`

=
`2.5`

The midpoint on Y-axis is:

=
`(y_1+y_2)/(2)`

=
`(5+(-3))/(2)`

=
`(5-3)/(2)`

=
`(2)/(2)`

=
`1`

Thus the midpoint of AB is "2.5, 1".