Question

MIDPOINT & DISTANCE help

Answer 1

M(-6, 4)

Explanation:

The formula of a midpoint of (x₁, y₁) and (x₂, y₂):

`M\left((x_1+x_2)/(2),\ (y_1+y_2)/(2)\right)`

We have two points (-3, 7) and (-9, 1).

Substitute:

`x=(-3+(-9))/(2)=(-12)/(2)=-6\\\\y=(7+1)/(2)=(8)/(2)=4`