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What are the coordinates of the midpoint of the line segment with endpoints (2,5) and (4,-7)

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Answer:

(3, -1)

Explanation:

Let A be the midpoint and (x,y) its coordinates

● x = (2 + 4)/2 = 6/2 = 3

● y = (5 +(-7))/2 = -2/2 = -1

So the coordinates are (3, -1)

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