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Find the midpoint of the line segment JK if j (4,6) and k(0,-4)

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Answer:


(2,1)

General Formulas and Concepts:

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

Midpoint Formula:
((x_1+x_2)/(2),(y_1+y_2)/(2))

Explanation:

Step 1: Define points

J (4, 6)

K (0, -4)

Step 2: Find midpoint

  1. Substitute:
    ((4+0)/(2),(6-4)/(2))
  2. Add/Subtract:
    ((4)/(2),(2)/(2))
  3. Divide:
    (2,1)
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