Question

Find the midpoint of the segment between the points (17,−11) and (−14,−16)

Answer 1

(-1.5, -13.5)

Explanation:

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

( 17+-14)/2 = 3/2 =1.5

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

( -11+-16)/2 = -27/2= - 13.5

Answer 2

(1.5, -13.5)

Explanation:

Midpoint Formula:
`((x_1+x_2)/(2) ,(y_1+y_2)/(2) )`

Simply plug in our coordinates into the formula:

x = (17 - 14)/2

x = 3/2

y = (-11 - 16)/2

y = -27/2