Question

Find the midpoint of a segment whose endpoints are (-9,5) and (5,-1)

Answer 1

The formula of a midpoint:

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

We have

(-9, 5), (5, -1)

Substitute:

`(-9+5)/(2)=(-4)/(2)=-2\\\\(5+(-1))/(2)=(4)/(2)=2`

Answer: B) (-2, 2)