Question

Find the midpoint of the line segment joining points A and B.
A(2, - 7); B(4,1)

Answer 1

Answer: (3, -3)

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Work Shown:

Add the x coordinates: 2+4 = 6

Divide that sum over two: 6/2 = 3

The x coordinate of the midpoint is x = 3

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Repeat those steps for the y coordinates

Add: -7+1 = -6

Divide in half: -6/2 = -3

The y coordinate of the midpoint is y = -3

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Overall, the midpoint is (3, -3)

The midpoint formula is

`\left(x_m, y_m\right) = \left((x_1+x_2)/(2),(y_1+y_2)/(2)\right)`