Which formula gives the coordinates of the midpoint of the segment connecting points (u, v) and (s, t)?
Mathematics · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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Given the points:
(u , v) and (s, t)
x1 = u
x2 = s
y1 =v
y2 =t
Determine the coordinates of the midpoint.
Midpoint formula:
m = (x2 + x1) /2 , (y2 + y1)/2
Solution:
In order to determine the midpoint, we substitute the given points in the formula for the midpoint of a line.
m = (x2 + x1) /2 , (y2 + y1)/2
m = (s + u) /2 , (t + v)/2
Since we do not have any numerical value, then we cannot solve further.
Final answer:
m = (s + u) /2 , (t + v)/2