SOLUTION: Use the length formula to verify that C(-5,-1) is the midpoint of the line segment joining A(-2,5) and B(-8,-7)

Question 1160017: Use the length formula to verify that C(-5,-1) is the midpoint of the line segment joining A(-2,5) and B(-8,-7)
Found 2 solutions by Boreal, Alan3354:
Answer by Boreal(15235) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
length is the sqrt(diff in x^2+diff in y^2)
AC is sqrt(9+36)=sqrt(45)
BC is sqrt (9+36)=sqrt(45)
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use the length formula to verify that C(-5,-1) is the midpoint of the line segment joining A(-2,5) and B(-8,-7)
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A simpler method, tho you might be required to use the other tutor's method.
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The midpoint is the average of x & y found separately.
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For x: (-2-8)/2 = -5
For y: (5-7)/2 = -1
----> MP is (-5,-1)

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