What is the midpoint of the line segment with endpoints (-5.5, -6.1) and (-0.5,9.1)?
Mathematics · High School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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Given the points:
(-5.5, -6.1)
(-0.5, 9.1)
x1= -5.5
x2 = -0.5
y1 = -6.1
y2 = 9.1
Determine the midpoint of the line segments.
Midpoint formula:
M = (x1 + x2)/2, (y1 + y2)/2
Solution:
Substitute the given values of x1, x2, y1, and y2 to the midpoint formula.
M = (x1 + x2)/2, (y1 + y2)/2
M = (-5.5 + (-0.5))/2, (-6.1 + 9.1)/2
M = (-5.5 - 0.5)/2, (-6.1 + 9.1)/2
M = (-6)/2, (3)/2
M = -3, 3/2
Final answer:
M ( -3, 3/2)