Question

Find the midpoint of points A(-2,-8) and B(7,-4) graphically.

Answer 1

The midpoint is (2.5,-6) or written as a fraction (
`(5)/(2)`, -6)

Explanation:

`MP= ((x_1+x_2)/(2)),((y_1+y_2)/(2) ) \\MP= ((-2+7)/(2)),((-8+-4)/(2) ) \\MP= ((5)/(2)),((-12)/(2) ) \\MP= (2.5,-6 )`