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

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Paragon · Answer 1 · 2021-11-15T11:07:53+0000

Answer:

(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!