Question

What is the midpoint of (-3,8) and (1,2)

Answer 1

`\boxed {(-1, 5)}`

Explanation:

Use the Midpoint Point Formula to determine the midpoint of two given points:

`((x_(1) + x_(2))/(2), (y_(1) + y_(2))/(2))`

First point:
`(x_(1), y_(1))`

Second point:
`(x_(2), y_(2))`

-Substitute the given points:

First point:
`(-3, 8)`

Second point:
`(1, 2)`

`((-3 + 1)/(2), (2 + 8)/(2))`

-Solve the equation:

`((-3 + 1)/(2), (2 + 8)/(2))`

`((-2)/(2), (10)/(2))`

`\boxed {(-1, 5)}`

Thus, the midpoint is
`(-1, 5)`.

Answer 2

Explanation:

(-3+1)/2 = -2/2 = -1

(8+2)/2 = 10/2 = 5

(-1, 5)