SOLUTION: Find the midpoint of the segment that joins them. (2,-1), (4,3)

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Question 45336: Find the midpoint of the segment that joins them.
(2,-1), (4,3)
Found 2 solutions by Nate, tutorcecilia:
Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
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M = ((x2 + x1)/2 , (y2 + y1)/2)
M = ((2 + 4)/2 , (-1 + 3)/2)
M = (3 , 1)

Answer by tutorcecilia(2152) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Midpoint = [(x1+x2)/2 , (y1+y2)/2] [Use the midpoint formula]
Midpoint = [(2+4)/2, (-1+3)/2)] [Plug-in the values]
Midpoint = [(6/2), (2/2)] [Simplify]
Midpoint = (3, 1) [The answer]