Question

What is the midpoint of a line segment with the endpoints (-6, -3) and (9, -7)?

A. (1.5, -5)
B. (1, -4.5)
C. (-4.5, 1)
D. (-5, 1.5)

Answer 1

(1.5,-5) I think, if not the answer will be (1.5,2) . I hope this helps you! have a great day.

Answer 2

Answer: The correct option is (A) (1.5, -5).

Step-by-step explanation: We are given to find the midpoint of a line segment with the endpoints (-6, -3) and (9, -7).

We know that

the co-ordinates of the midpoint of a line segment with endpoints (a, b) and (c, d) are given by

`M=\left((a+c)/(2),(b+d)/(2)\right).`

Therefore, the required co-ordinates of the midpoint of the given line segment will be

`M=\left((-6+9)/(2),(-3+(-7))/(2)\right)=\left((3)/(2),(-10)/(2)\right)=(1.5,-5).`

Thus, the required midpoint is (1.5, -5).

Option (A) is CORRECT.