Question

question 19 of 40
what is the midpoint of a line segment with the endpoints (-4, -3) and (7, -5)?
a. (-3.5, 1)
b. (-4, 1.5)
c. (1, -3.5)
d. (1.5, -4)

Explanation:

Step1: Midpoint formula for x-coordinate

$\text{Midpoint } x = \frac{x_1 + x_2}{2} = \frac{-4 + 7}{2}$

Step2: Calculate x-coordinate

$\text{Midpoint } x = \frac{3}{2} = 1.5$

Step3: Midpoint formula for y-coordinate

$\text{Midpoint } y = \frac{y_1 + y_2}{2} = \frac{-3 + (-5)}{2}$

Step4: Calculate y-coordinate

$\text{Midpoint } y = \frac{-8}{2} = -4$

Answer:

D. (1.5, -4)