Question

Find the midpoint of the line segment joining the points A=(-6,-4) and B=(-2,6)

Answer 1

The midpoint of the segment is at (-4,1)

Explanation:

Since the midpoint of an line segment is the middle of the two x and y coordinates:

x-coords:

-6+-2 = -8

-8/2 = -4

y-coords

-4+6 = 2

2/2 = 1

The midpoint of the segment is at (-4,1)

Answer 2

The midpoint is (-4,1)

Explanation:

To find the x coordinate of the midpoint, add the x coordinates and divide by 2

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

To find the y coordinate of the midpoint, add the y coordinates and divide by 2

(-4+6)/2 = 2/2 =1

The midpoint is (-4,1)