Question

Find the midpoint of the segment with the given endpoints (-1,-6) and (8,-1)

Answer 1

`M = ( (7)/(2) , (-7)/(2) )` or (3.5, - 3.5)

Explanation:

Given the endpoints (-1,-6) and (8,-1),

Let x1 = -1

x2 = 8

y1 = -6

y2 = -1

We can use the following Midpoint formula:

`M = ((x1 + x2)/(2) , (y1 + y2)/(2) )`

`M = ( ( -1 + 8 )/(2) , (-6 + (-1))/(2) )`

`M = ( (7)/(2) , (-7)/(2) )` or (3.5, - 3.5)