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A is the point with coordinates (x, 2y).

B is the point with coordinates (3x, 4y).
The midpoint of AB has coordinates (-4, 15).
Work out the values of x and y.​

A is the point with coordinates (x, 2y). B is the point with coordinates (3x, 4y). The-example-1
User Domso
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Answer:

x= -2 , y=5

Explanation:

(x+3x)/2 = -4

4x/2 = -4

4x= -8

x = -2

(2y+4y)/2=15

6y/2=15

6y=30

y=5

User Bjorn Morrhaye
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