how do i find the midpoint of the line segment whose endpoints are (5, 9) and (-3, 7)
Mathematics · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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Given the points:
( 5, 9 )
( -3, 7 )
x1 = 5
x2 = -3
y1 = 9
y2 = 7
Determine the midpoint:
Midpoint formula:
M = (x2 + x1)/2 , (y2 + y1)/2
Solution:
Substitute the given values of x1, x2, y1, and y2 to the midpoint formula.
M = (-3 + 5)/2 , (9 + 7)/2
M = 2/2 , 14/2
M = 1, 7
Final answer:
M ( 1, 7 )