Question

What is the midpoint of the segment shown below?

(5, 4) and (5, -3)
O A. (5, 1)
O B. (10,1)
O C. (5, 1/2)
O D. (10, 1/2)

Answer 1

choice. c.) (5, 1/2)

Explanation:

(5, 4) and (5, -3)

Use midpoint formula ( (a + x)/2 , (b + y)/2) for (a,b), (x,y)

midpoint = ( (5+5)/2, (4+- 3)/2) = (5, 1/2)