Question

find the midpoint of $overline{ab}$. midpoint of $overline{ab} = ($

Explanation:

Step1: Identify coordinates of A and B

Let's assume A = (-5,-4) and B = (-3,3) from the graph.

Step2: Use 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 $x_1=-5,y_1 = - 4,x_2=-3,y_2 = 3$.
$x=\frac{-5+( - 3)}{2}=\frac{-5 - 3}{2}=\frac{-8}{2}=-4$
$y=\frac{-4 + 3}{2}=-\frac{1}{2}=-0.5$

Answer:

(-4,-0.5)