Question

Find the midpoint of the segment formed by the points D(8, 6) and E(4, 10).

A.
(2, –2)
B.
(6, 8)
C.
(9, 5)
D.
(12, 16)

Answer 1

D (8, 6)
E (4, 10)


`x_(midpoint) = \cfrac{x_D+x_E}{2} = \cfrac{8+4}{2}=6 \\ \\ y_(midpoint) = \cfrac{y_D+y_E}{2} = \cfrac{6+10}{2}=8`

Answer: B. (6, 8)