Question

Find the midpoint of the segment with the following endpoints.
(-4,-9) and (4, -1)

Answer 1

`(0,-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 (-4, -9)

Point (4, -1)

Step 2: Find midpoint

1. Substitute:
   `((-4+4)/(2),(-9-1)/(2))`
2. Add/Subtract:
   `((0)/(2),(-10)/(2))`
3. Divide:
   `(0,-5)`