Question

How do you find the midpoint of (2,-4) and (5,-2)?

Answer 1

`M = (3.5 , -3)`

Explanation:

The midpoint of a line created by the coordinates of the endpoints of the line can be determined using the formula

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

For the coordinates (2,-4) and (5,-2)

`x_1 = 2`
`x_2 = 5`
`y_1 = -4`
`y_2 = -2`

`((2+5)/2 , (-4+(-2))/2)`
`(7/2 , -6/2)`
`M = (3.5 , -3)`