Question

question find the midpoint of the segment with the following endpoints. (1,1) and (-7,7) answer attempt 2 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 $x_1=1,y_1 = 1,x_2=-7,y_2 = 7$.

Step2: Calculate x - coordinate of mid - point

$x=\frac{1+( - 7)}{2}=\frac{1 - 7}{2}=\frac{-6}{2}=-3$.

Step3: Calculate y - coordinate of mid - point

$y=\frac{1 + 7}{2}=\frac{8}{2}=4$.

Answer:

$(-3,4)$