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Find the midpoint of the line segment

with end coordinates of:

(2,0) and (8,8)

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User Bill Chan
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Answer:

midpoint (5,4)

Explanation:

The midpoint(M) of a segment with endpoints (x₁ , y₁) and ( x₂, y₂) is

where x₁ = 2 and x₂ = 8

y₁ = 0 and y₂ = 8

M =
(x_1 + x_2)/(2) ,(y_1 + y_2)/(2)

M =
(2 + 8)/(2) ,(0 + 8)/(2)

M = 5 , 4

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