Question

Find the midpoint M of the line segment joining the points A = −6, 1 and B = −2, 7.

Answer 1

M (-4; 4)

Explanation:

A ( -6; 1), B ( -2; 7)

M (midpoint) = ( ?; ?)

Midpoint coordinates formulas are

x = (x1 + x2) / 2

y = (y1 + y2) / 2

xM = (xA + xB) / 2 =

= (-6 + (-2)) / 2 = (-6 - 2) / 2 = -8 / 2 = -4

yM = (yA + yB) / 2 =

= (1 + 7) / 2 = 8 / 2 = 4

M (-4; 4)