Question

question find the midpoint of the segment with the following endpoints. (3,8) and (-7,5) answer attempt 1 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 $x_1=3,y_1 = 8,x_2=-7,y_2 = 5$.

Step2: Calculate the x - coordinate of the mid - point

$x=\frac{3+( - 7)}{2}=\frac{3 - 7}{2}=\frac{-4}{2}=-2$.

Step3: Calculate the y - coordinate of the mid - point

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

Answer:

$(-2,6.5)$