SOLUTION: I need to find the midpoint of the line segment joining (4, 8) and (-2, -6)

Question 251954: I need to find the midpoint of the line segment joining (4, 8) and (-2, -6)
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Answer by nyc_function(2741) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Go here to learn how to use the midpoint formula:
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Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Use the midpoint formulas:

and

where and are the coordinates of the given points. Then your midpoint will be described by

John

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