Question

Find the midpoint of the segment with the given endpoints (8, -7) and (-9,8)​

Answer 1

`\displaystyle ((-1)/(2),(1)/(2))`

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Algebra I

Coordinate Planes

• Coordinates (x, y)

Midpoint Formula:
`\displaystyle ((x_1 + x_2)/(2),(y_1 + y_2)/(2))`

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify

Point (8, -7)

Point (-9, 8)

Step 2: Find Midpoint

1. Substitute in points [Midpoint Formula]:
   `\displaystyle ((8 - 9)/(2),(-7 + 8)/(2))`
2. [Order of Operations] Evaluate:
   `\displaystyle ((-1)/(2),(1)/(2))`