Question

The endpoints of CD are C (4,6) and D(-1, -1). Find the coordinates of the midpoint M.

Coordinates of midpoint M: OO
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Answer 1

The answer is

`( (3)/(2) \: , (5)/(2) ) \: \: or \: \: (1.5 \: \: , \: \: 2.5)`

Explanation:

The midpoint M of two endpoints of a line segment can be found by using the formula

`M = ( (x1 + x2)/(2) \: , \: (y1 + y2)/(2) )`

where

(x1 , y1) and (x2 , y2) are the points

From the question the points are

C (4,6) and D(-1, -1)

The coordinates of the midpoint is

`M = ( (4 - 1)/(2) , \: (6 - 1)/(2) )`

We have the final answer as

`( (3)/(2) \: , (5)/(2) ) \: \: or \: \: (1.5 \: \: , \: \: 2.5)`

Hope this helps you