J(–6, 0) and K(–4, 10) are the endpoints of a line segment. What is the midpoint M of that line segment?
Mathematics · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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Given Points: J(-6,0) and K(-4, 10)
x1 = -6
x2= -4
y1 = 0
y2 =10
Find the midpoint of the line segment.
Formula for the midpoint: m = (x1+x2)/2 , (y1 + y2)/2
Solution:
midpoint = (x1+x2)/2 , (y1 + y2)/2
midpoint = (-6 -4)/2 , (10 + 0)/2
midpoint = -5, 5
midpoint( -5,5)