Question

How do you find the midpoint of (–2, 5) and (–4, –6)?

Answer 1

`M = (-3 , -1/2)`

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 (-2,5) and (-4,-6)

`x_1 = -2`
`x_2 = -4`
`y_1 = 5`
`y_2 = -6`

`((-2+(-4))/2 , (5+(-6))/2)`
`(-6/2 , -1/2)`
`M = (-3 , -1/2)`