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What are the coordinates of the midpoint of the line segment with the endpoints (a,0) and (0,b)

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Answer:

(a/2, b/2)

Explanation:

The mid point has an x-coordinate and a y-coordinate

x-coordinate is (a+0)/2 = a/2

y-coordinate is (0+b)/2 = b/2

The coordinates of the midpoint of the line segment with the endpoints (a,0) and (0,b) are (a/2, b/2)

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