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Find the midpoint of the segment with the following endpoints.
(8,4) and (2,7)

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Answer:

Explanation:

Use the midpoint formula:
(ChangeInX)/(2) ,(ChangeInY)/(2)

So, the Change In X is 2-8 = -6

And the Change in Y is 7-4 = 3

Once you divide both of the changes by 2, you get

X: -3

Y:
(3)/(2)

So the midpoint is:
(-3,(3)/(2))

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