How do you find the coordinates of the other endpoint of a segment with the given A(-1,4) and midpoint M(3,-2)?
1 Answer
Mar 31, 2017
Coordinates of the other end point is
Explanation:
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Given -
A
M
To find the mid point you have to use the formula
#(x,y)=(x_1+x_2)/2, (y_1+y_2)/2#
#x=3#
#y=-2#
#x_1=-1#
#y_1=4#
We have to find -
#x_2=?#
#y_2=?#
Plug in the values in the above formula
#(3,2)=(-1+x_2)/2, (4+y_2)/2#
Then -
#(-1+x_2)/2=3#
#-1+x_2=3xx2=6#
#x_2=6+1=7#
#x_2=7#
#(4+y_2)/2=-2#
#4+y_2=-2xx2=-4#
#y_2=-4-4=-8#
#y_2=-8#
Coordinates of the other end point is