Question

What is the midpoint between (5,1) and (-1,4)

Answer 1

2,
`(5)/(2)`

Explanation:

Given parameters:

Coordinates = (5,1) and (-1,4)

Unknown:

The midpoint = ?

Solution:

To find the midpoint of these endpoints;

this can be mathematically expressed as;

x
`_(m)` , y
`_(m)` =
`(x_(1) + x_(2) )/(2) , (y_(1)+y_(2) )/(2)`

From the given coordinates;

x₁ = 5 y₁ = 1

x₂ = -1 y₂ = 4

x
`_(m)` , y
`_(m)` =
`(5+(-1))/(2)` ,
`(1 + 4)/(2)` = 2,
`(5)/(2)`