Question

How do you find the midpoint of (1, -2), (4, -1)?

Answer 1

The midpoint `= ( 5) /2 , ( -3)/2`

Explanation:

`(1 , -2) = color(blue)(x_1 , y_1`
`(4, -1) = color(blue)(x_2 , y_2`

The midpoint is calculated using formula:

Midpoint `=(color(blue)((x_1 + x_2) / 2 , (y_1 + y_2) / 2) )`

`= ( 1+4) /2 , ( -2 + (-1))/2`

`= (( 5) /2 , ( -3)/2)`