Question

directions: find the coordinates of the midpoint

1. a(5, 8) and b(-1, -4)

Explanation:

Step1: Find x - coordinate of mid - point

$x=\frac{5+( - 1)}{2}=\frac{4}{2}=2$

Step2: Find y - coordinate of mid - point

$y=\frac{8+( - 4)}{2}=\frac{4}{2}=2$

Answer:

$(2,2)$