What is the midpoint of the line segment with endpoints (-1,-6) and (-3,4)

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Marcus Pope · Answer 1 · 2021-07-18T14:18:59+0000

Answer:

The final answer for the midpoint:

m = (-2, -1)

Explanation:

-Use the midpoint formula in order to find the midpoint:

m = ((x_(1)+x_(2))/(2), (y_(1)+y_(2))/(2))

-Next, use both points
( -1, -6) and
(-3, 4) for the equation:

$m = ((-1-3)/(2), \frac{-6+4} {2})$

-Then, you solve:

$m = ((-1-3)/(2), \frac{-6+4} {2})$

$m = ((-4)/(2), \frac{-2} {2})$

m = (-2,-1)

So, the final answer for the midpoint is
m = (-2, -1) .