Find the midpoint M of the line segment joining the points P = (3, - 7) and Q = (-7, 1).

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asked Nov 25, 2021 205k views

2 Answers

Stevelove · Answer 1 · 2021-11-25T14:27:43+0000

Explanation:

Hey there!

The given points are; P(3,-7) and Q(-7,1)

Note: Use midpoint formula.

midpoint(x,y) = ((x1 + x2)/(2) , (y1 + y2)/(2) )

Put all values.

(x,y) =( (3 - 7)/(2) , ( - 7 + 1)/(2) )

Simplify it.

(x,y) = (-2 , - 3 )

Therefore, midpoint is (-2 ,-3).

Hope it helps...

Ashazar · Answer 2 · 2021-11-28T22:49:39+0000

Answer:

Explanation:

The midpoint M of two endpoints of a line segment can be found by using the formula

$M = ( (x1 + x2)/(2) , \: (y1 + y2)/(2) ) \\$

where

(x1 , y1) and (x2 , y2) are the points

So we have

$m = ( (3 - 7)/(2) , ( - 7 + 1)/(2) ) \\ = ( - (4)/(2) , - (6)/(2) )$

We have the final answer as

Hope this helps you