Question

Find the midpoint M of the line segment joining the points P = (-8, 3) and Q = (-2, -7).

Answer 1

Explanation:

Let (x,y) be midpoint of P(3,4) & Q(5,−2)

Midpoint formula for two points (a,b) and (c,d) is

(x,y) =(

2

a+c

​

,

2

b+d

​

).

x=

2

3+5

​

=4

y=

2

4−2

​

=1

∴ (x,y)=(4,1)