Question

The midpoint of the line segment connecting the points (0,0) and (5, -6) is:

(5, -6)
(2.5,-3)
(25, 36)
(0,0)

Answer 1

(2.5,-3)

Explanation:

midpoint = (x', y')

x' = (x1 + x2)/2

y' = (y1 + y2)/2

x1=0

x2=5

y1=0

y2=-6

solution

(0+5)/2 =2.5---->x'

(0+(-6))/2 = -3--->y'