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An endpoint of a line segment is (4,5) and the midpoint of the line segment is (3, -2). Find the other endpoint.

An endpoint of a line segment is (4,5) and the midpoint of the line segment is (3, -2). Find-example-1

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Answer:

(-8,1)

Explanation:

Using the equation for midpoints we can find:


((5+y))/(2) =3, ((4+x))/(2) =-2


y+5=6, 4+x=-4


y=1, x=-8

sry it's backwards

(-8,1)

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