Question

Find the midpoint of the line segment with end coordinates of: (−3,−1)and (−4,2) Give coordinates as decimals where appropriate.

Answer 1

ANSWER

M=(−72,12).

Explanation:

The midpoint for two points P=(x1,y1) and Q=(x2,y2) is

M=(x1+x22,y1+y22).

We have that x1=−3, y1=−1, x2=−4, y2=2.

So, M=(−3+(−4)2,−1+(2)2)=(−72,12)

Answer 2

The answer is

( - 3.5 , 0.5)

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

(−3,−1) and (−4,2)

The midpoint is

`M = ( ( - 3 - 4)/(2) \: , \: ( - 1 + 2)/(2) ) \\ = ( - (7)/(2) \: , \: (1)/(2) )`

We have the final answer as

( - 3.5 , 0.5)

Hope this helps you