Question

Find the midpoint of the line segment with end coordinates of:

(
−
3
,
−
1
)
and
(
4
,
−
5
)

Give coordinates as decimals where appropriate.

Answer 1

(0.5, -3)

Explanation:

(-3, -1) (4, -5)

midpoint formula

(x1 + x2) /2, (y1 + y2) /2

-3 + 4 = 1 / 2 = 0.5

-1 + -5 = -6 / 2 = -3