Question

6. On a number line, point A has a coordinate of -6, and point B has a coordinate of 2. Which is the coordinate of point M, the midpoint of AB ?

A) 0
B) -2
C) -3
D) 4

Answer 1

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Answer:

B) -2

Explanation:

The midpoint is the average of the end points.

M = (A +B)/2

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

The coordinate of M is -2.