Question

The mid point of the line segment joining the points A -2,8 and B-6,-4is

Answer 1

(- 4, 2 )

Explanation:

Given endpoints (x₁, y₁ ) and (x₂, y₂ ) then the midpoint is

(
`(x_(1)+x_(2) )/(2)`,
`(y_(1)+y_(2) )/(2)` )

Here (x₁, y₁ ) = A (- 2, 8) and (x₂, y₂ ) = B (- 6, - 4) , then

midpoint = (
`(-2-6)/(2)`,
`(8-4)/(2)` ) = (
`(-8)/(2)`,
`(4)/(2)` ) = (- 4, 2 )