Question

Find the coordinates of the midpoint for the line with endpoints; A(-1, 5) and B(2, -3). Use the midpoint formula.

Answer 1

(0.5, 1)

Explanation:

The midpoint formula says that the midpoint between two points (a, b) and (c, d) is:

`((a+c)/(2),(b+d)/(2))`

Here, a = -1, b = 5, c = 2, and d = -3, so the midpoint is:

`((a+c)/(2),(b+d)/(2))`

`((-1+2)/(2),(5-3)/(2))=((1)/(2) ,(2)/(2) )=(0.5,1)`

The answer is thus (0.5, 1).