Question

The endpoints of CD are C(1, -6)and D(7,5). Find the coordinate of the midpoint, M

Answer 1

(4, - 0.5 )

Explanation:

Given endpoints (x₁, y₁ ) and (x₂, y₂ ) then the midpoint is

[
`(x_(1)+x_(2) )/(2)` ,
`(y_(1)+y_(2) )/(2)` ]

Here (x₁, y₁ ) = C(1, - 6) and (x₂, y₂ ) = D(7, 5) , then

midpoint = (
`(1+7)/(2)` ,
`(-6+5)/(2)` ) =
`(8)/(2)` ,
`(-1)/(2)` ) = (4, - 0.5 )