How do you find the coordinates of the midpoint of line LM if L(-7, -4), and M(5, -10)?

1 Answer
Jan 9, 2016

Midpoint of LM= (-1, -7)

Explanation:

By using the formula of Midpoint =((x_1+x_2)/2,(y_1+y_2)/2) given two coordinates, (x_1,y_1) and (x_2,y_2).

In this question, L(-7,-4)=(x_1,y_1) while M(5,-10)=(x_2,y_2), both informations are given and the midpoint of LM can be calculated by;

Midpoint of LM =((x_1+x_2)/2,(y_1+y_2)/2)

Midpoint of LM =((-7+5)/2,(-4+(-10))/2)

Midpoint of LM =((-2)/2,(-14)/2)

Midpoint of LM= (-1, -7)