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Midpoints & endpoints

Midpoints & endpoints-example-1
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Answer:

The coordinates of A are (1, -4)

Explanation:

The formula for finding a midpoint is ((x1 + x2) / 2, (y1 + y2) / 2)

However, in this problem, we're already given the midpoint. We're trying to find an endpoint. So, the equation changes into:

((x + 9) / 2 = 4, (y + 0) / 2 = -2)

For the x and y coordinates, multiply both sides by 2

(x + 9 = 8, y = -4)

(x = -1, y = -4)

Rewrite as coordinates.

(-1, -4)

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