Question

find the midpoint of the segment with the following endpoints. (-8,9) and (-2,3) 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 $x_1=-8,y_1 = 9,x_2=-2,y_2 = 3$.

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

$x=\frac{-8+( - 2)}{2}=\frac{-8 - 2}{2}=\frac{-10}{2}=-5$.

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

$y=\frac{9 + 3}{2}=\frac{12}{2}=6$.

Answer:

$(-5,6)$