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Find the midpoint of the segment with the given endpoints.
(-7, -7) and (6, -8)

User Barsham
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Hey there! I'm happy to help!

To find the x value of the midpoint, you add the x values and divide by 2.

-7+6=-1

-1/2=-1/2

For the y value, you add the y values and divide by 2.

-7-8=-15

-15/2=-7 1/2

Therefore, our midpoint is (-1/2, -7 1/2).

Have a wonderful day! :D

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