Question

Find the midpoint of segment JP, given J(-4,6) and P(-12,-2).

Answer 1

The answer is

( - 8 , 2)

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

J(-4,6) and P(-12,-2)

The midpoint is

`M = ( ( - 4 - 12)/(2) , \: (6 - 2)/(2) ) \\ = ( - (16)/(2) , \: (4)/(2) )`

We have the final answer as

( - 8 , 2)

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