Question

Given points P(0, -2) and Q(5,3), find PQ and the coordinates of the midpoint of PQ-

Answer 1

The midpoint is

`( (5)/(2) , \: (1)/(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

P(0, -2) and Q(5,3)

The midpoint is

`M = ( (0 + 5)/(2) , \: ( - 2 + 3)/(2) ) \\`

We have the final answer as

`( (5)/(2) , \: (1)/(2) )`

Hope this helps you