Question

Using the midpoint formula, if you're only given `((x_1 + x_2) / 2`, `(y_1 + y_2) / 2)`, is it possible to solve for `x` and `y`?

Answer 1

No.

Explanation:

`X = (x_1, x_2)`

`Y = (y_1, y_2)`

`M = ((x_1 + x_2)/2, (y_1 + y_2)/2) = (a,b)`

`f(x_1, x_2) = a`

`f(y_1, y_2) = b`

4 unknowns and 2 equations