Find the coordinates of the midpoint of the segment with endpoints J(3, -6) and K(4, -7). A. 7, -13) B. (-1, 1) C. (-0.5, 0.5) D. (3.5.-6.5)

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Fatih Acet · Answer 1 · 2022-04-08T02:52:36+0000

Answer:

D

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 ) = J(3, - 6) and (x₂, y₂ ) = K(4, - 7) , then

midpoint = (
(3+4)/(2) ,
(-6-7)/(2) ) = (
(7)/(2) ,
(-13)/(2) ) = (3.5, - 6.5 )