Question

question find the midpoint of the segment with the following endpoints. (8,4) and (5,9) answer attempt 1 out of 50

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 $x_1=8,y_1 = 4,x_2=5,y_2=9$.

Step2: Calculate x - coordinate of mid - point

$x=\frac{8 + 5}{2}=\frac{13}{2}=6.5$

Step3: Calculate y - coordinate of mid - point

$y=\frac{4+9}{2}=\frac{13}{2}=6.5$

Answer:

$(6.5,6.5)$