Question

Find the midpoint of the line segment with end coordinates of: ( − 2 , − 5 ) and ( 3 , − 2).

Give coordinates as decimals where appropriate.

Answer 1

Midpoint of the line segment = ( 0.5 ,-3.5) =

Explanation:

Given the co-ordinates of two points are

(-2 , -5) and ( 3, -2)

Let (x₁ , y₁) = ( -2 , -5)

(x₂ , y₂) = ( 3 , -2 )

Midpoint of the line segment

=
`((x_(1) +y_(1) )/(2), (x_(2)+ y_(2) )/(2) )`

Midpoint of the line segment

=
`((-2 +3 )/(2), (-5- 2 )/(2) )`

Midpoint of the line segment = ( 0.5 ,-3.5)