Question

Find the midpoint of the line segment with the given endpoints A (-5,9), B (5,7)

A.(-5,1)
B.(2,6)
C.(0,8)
D.(15,5)

Answer 1

The answer is option C

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

A (-5,9), B (5,7)

The midpoint is

`M = ( ( - 5 + 5)/(2) \: , \: (9 + 7)/(2) ) \\ = ( (0)/(2) \: , \: (16)/(2) )`

We have the final answer as

( 0 , 8)

Hope this helps you