Question

If M is the midpoint of line segment XY, find the coordinates of X if M(-3,1) and Y(-8,4)

Answer 1

The coordinates of point X are (-11/2, 5/2)

Explanation:

To find the coordinates of X , we shall apply the midpoint formula;

Mathematically, that would be;

(x , y) = (x1 + x2)/2 , (y1 + y2)/2

From the question

x1 = -3 , x2 = -8

y1 = 1 , y2 = 4

So substituting these values, we have;

(x ,y) = (-3-8)/2, (1 + 4)/2

(x ,y) = -11/2, 5/2