Question

the midpoint formula
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question
find the midpoint of the segment with the following endpoints.
(7, 6) and (2, 9)
answer attempt 1 out of 2

Explanation:

Step1: Recall mid - point formula

The mid - point formula for two points $(x_1,y_1)$ and $(x_2,y_2)$ is $(\frac{x_1 + x_2}{2},\frac{y_1 + y_2}{2})$. Here $x_1=7,y_1 = 6,x_2=2,y_2 = 9$.

Step2: Calculate the x - coordinate of the mid - point

$x=\frac{7 + 2}{2}=\frac{9}{2}=4.5$.

Step3: Calculate the y - coordinate of the mid - point

$y=\frac{6+9}{2}=\frac{15}{2}=7.5$.

Answer:

$(4.5,7.5)$