Question

One endpoint of a line segment is (–6, 4), and the midpoint of the segment is (–2, 7). What are the coordinates of the other endpoint?

A. (2, 10)
B. (−10, 1)
C. (3, 11)
D. (−10, 18)

Answer 1

A. (2, 10)

Explanation:

If there are two points (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) on a coordinates plane then

coordinates of the midpoint is given by (x1+x2)/2, (y1+y2)/2

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Given

one endpoint is (–6, 4) and midpoint is (–2, 7)

let coordinates of other endpoint be (x,y)

now if one endpoint is (–6, 4) and other endpoint is (x,y)

then coordinates of midpoint is ((-6+x)/2 , (4+y)/2)

while the coordinates of midpoint given is (–2, 7)

thus (–2, 7) should be equal to ((-6+x)/2 , (4+y)/2)

-2 = (-6+x)/2 and 7 = (4+y)/2

=> -2*2 = -6+x => 7*2 = 4+y

=> -4 = -6+x => 14 = 4+y

=> -4+6 = x => 14-4 = y

=> x = 2 => 10 = y

Thus, coordinates of the other endpoint is(2,10)