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Find the midpoint M of the line segment joining the points A = (7, - 8) and B = (- 3, - 4)

Find the midpoint M of the line segment joining the points A = (7, - 8) and B = (- 3, - 4)-example-1
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Explanation:

  • (7+(-3))/2 , (-8+(-4))/2
  • (7-3)/2 , (-8-4)/2
  • 4/2 , -12/2
  • midpoint = (2,-6)
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Answer:

The midpoint of a line segment is a point that lies halfway between 2 points. The midpoint is the same distance from each endpoint.

Use this calculator to calculate the midpoint, the distance between 2 points, or find an endpoint given the midpoint and the other endpoint.

Explanation:

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