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The midpoint of AB is M(-6, -1). If the coordinates of A are (-5,3), what the coordinates of B? are
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The midpoint of AB is M(-6, -1). If the coordinates of A are (-5,3), what

the coordinates of B?
are

User Caroline Frasca
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Answer:

B(-7, -5)

Explanation:

M(-6, -1) being the midpoint of AB means that
x_M-x_A=x_B-x_M


-6-(-5)=x_B-(-6)\\\\-6+5-6=x_B\\\\x_B=-7

and
y_M-y_A=y_B-y_M


-1-3=y_B-(-1)\\\\-4=y_B+1\\\\y_B=-5

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