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Find the coordinates of the intersection of the diagonals of parallelogram GHJK with vertices G(0,2), H(4,2), J(3,0), and K(-1,0).

The coordinates are (?,?).

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Answer:

(1.5,1)

Explanation:

The midpoint of G and H is at (2,2).

The midpoint if J and K is (1,0)

The midpoint of the two midpoints is (1.5,1)

You could also i.e. directly ask for the midpoint of H an K, OR, G and J, and you would get the same final result.

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