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

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

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Answer:

M = (1.5, 2.5 )

Explanation:

Given endpoints (x₁, y₁ ) and (x₂, y₂ ) then the midpoint is

[
(1)/(2) (x₁ + x₂ ),
(1)/(2) (y₁ + y₂ ) ]

Here (x₁, y₁ ) = C(4, 6) and (x₂, y₂ ) = D(- 1, - 1) , thus

midpoint = [
(1)/(2) (4 - 1) ,
(1)/(2) (6 - 1 ) ] = (0.5(3), 0.5(5) ) = (1.5, 2.5 )

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