Question

Find the midpoint of the segment with the following endpoints. (7,−2) and (1,−10)

Answer 1

The answer is

`(4 \: , \: - 6)`

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

(7,−2) and (1,−10)

The midpoint is

`M = ( (7 + 1)/(2) , \: ( - 2 - 10)/(2) ) \\ = ( (8)/(2) , \: - (12)/(2) )`

We have the final answer as

`(4 \: , \: - 6)`

Hope this helps you