Question

Find midpoint AB if A (-5, 8) and B (7,-2)

Answer 1

Midpoint = (1, 3)

Explanation:

we have coordinates (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)

Then the midpoint is determined by

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

=

`( - 5 + 7)/(2) \: \: \: \: \: (8 + - 2)/(2)`

= 1 , 3