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Find the coordinates of the midpoint of CD with endpoints C(−6, −1) and D(2, −7).

User Tim Eckel
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Midpoint formula is x1 +x2/ 2 , y1 + y2/ 2
(-6+2/2, -1-7/2)
(-2,-4)
User KosiakMD
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Answer:

(-2,-4)

Explanation:

To find the x coordinate of the midpoint, add the x coordinates and divide by 2

( -6+2)/2 = -4/2 = -2

To find the y coordinate of the midpoint, add the y coordinates and divide by 2

( -1+-7)/2 = -8/2 = -4

(-2,-4)

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