Question

Find the midpoint of the segment with the following endpoints.
(-3, 8) and (-8,2)

Answer 1

The answer is (-5.5, 5)

Answer 2

`((-11)/(2),5)`

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Alg

• Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

Alg I

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

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Point (-3, 8)

Point (-8, 2)

Step 2: Solve for midpoint

1. Substitute:
   `((-3-8)/(2),(8+2)/(2))`
2. Subtract/Add:
   `((-11)/(2),(10)/(2))`
3. Divide:
   `((-11)/(2),5)`