Question

Find the midpoint of the line segment with end coordinates of: (−1,−6)and (4,5) Give coordinates as decimals where appropriate.

Answer 1

Answer: The coordinates of the midpoint (1.5, -0.5)

Explanation:

For the x-coordinate, find the difference between -1 and 4. That's 5. Take half of 5 and add to -1. So -1+2.5= 1.5

For the y-coordinate, the difference between -6 and 5 is 11. Half of 11 is 5.5. Add -6 + 5.5= 0.5