Question

For points A(−4, 8) and B(6, −14), what is the y-coordinate of the midpoint of line segment AB?

Answer 1

-3

Explanation:

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Answer 2

The y coordinate is -3

Explanation:

To find the midpoint, we use

midpoint = (x1+x2)/2, (y1+y2)/2

You only ask for the y coordinate.

y midpoint = (y1+y2)/2

y midpoint = (8+-14)/2

= -6/2

= -3