Question

Point a is at (-3,-5) and point b is at (1,-9) what is the midpoint of the line segment ab

Answer 1

The midpoint is (-1,-7)

Explanation:

To find the x coordinate of the midpoint, add the x coordinates together and divide by 2

(-3+1)/2 = -2/2 =-1

To find the y coordinate of the midpoint, add the y coordinates together and divide by 2

(-5+-9)/2 = -14/2 =-7

The midpoint is (-1,-7)