How do you find the midpoint of (4,8) and ( -2,-6)?

2 Answers
May 30, 2018

(1,1)

Explanation:

"given endpoints "(x_1,y_1)" and "(x_2,y_2)" then"

"midpoint "=[1/2(x_1+x_2),1/2(y_1+y_2)]

"here "(x_1,y_1)=(4,8)" and "(x_2,y_2)=(-2,-6)

"midpoint "=[1/2(4-2),1/2(8-6)]

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May 30, 2018

M(1;1)

Explanation:

After the formula for the coordinates of the midpoint
M((x_1+x_2)/2;(y_1+y_2)/2)
We get
M((4-2)/2;(8-6)/2)