Question

Find the midpoint of the segment joining X(5,6) and Y(9,2).

Answer 1

(7,4)

Explanation:

The midpoint formula is:

`M=((x_1+x_1)/(2),(y_1+y_2)/(2))`

Let (5,6) be x₁ and y₁ and let's let (9,2) be x₂ and y₂. Thus, the midpoint is:

`M=((5+9)/(2),(6+2)/(2))`

Add:

`M=((14)/(2),(8)/(2))`

Divide by 2:

`M=(7,4)`

So, our midpoint is (7,4).

And we're done!