Question

How do you find the midpoint of A(-1,3) and B(-5,9)?

Answer 1

The midpoint is `(-3 , 6)`

Explanation:

A`(-1 , 3 ) = color(blue)(x_1 , y_1)`

B`(-5 , 9) = color(blue)(x_2 , y_2)`

The midpoint is calculated using formula:
Midpoint `= ((x_1 + x _2)/ 2 , (y_1 + y _2) /2)`

`= ((-1 + (-5))/2 , (3+9)/2)`

`= (-6/2 , 12/2)`

Midpoint`= (-3 , 6)`