Question

The endpoints of a line segment are G(1,7) and H(-3,11). Find the coordinates of the midpoint M.

Answer 1

The answer is

( 1 , 9)

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

G(1,7) and H(-3,11)

The midpoint is

`M = ( ( - 1 + 3)/(2) , \: (7 + 11)/(2) ) \\ = ( (2)/(2) \: , \: (18)/(2) )`

We have the final answer as

( 1 , 9)

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