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If the midpoint between (3, 4) and (5, y) is (4, -2), what is the value of y?​

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the answer i believe is y=-8
User Daniele Bertella
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Answer:

y = -8

Explanation:

to find the midpoint you add the two together then divide by 2

(4 + y) / 2 = -2

4 + y = -4

y = -8

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