SOLUTION: what is the midpoint of segment PQ if P is at (3,6) and Q is at (5,10)?

Question 156619: what is the midpoint of segment PQ if P is at (3,6) and Q is at (5,10)?

Found 3 solutions by Alan3354, gonzo, Heatheerr:
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
what is the midpoint of segment PQ if P is at (3,6) and Q is at (5,10)?
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The easiest way:
Find the averages of x and y.
x = (3+5)/2 = 4
y = (6+10)/2 = 8
The midpoint is (4,8)

Answer by gonzo(654)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
formula for midpoint of line segment is ,
based on that the midpoint looks like (4,8).
because..................
= 4 (x coordinate)
and
= 8 (y coordinate)

Answer by Heatheerr(1)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Well.. The midpoint formula is
Please note: As I put I mean "x" one and "x" two. NOT "x" times one and "x" squared.
So you would plug in both x's as which would give you 2 as your X coordinate.
Giving you the formula;
Then plug both "Y"'s in as leaving 8 as your Y coordinate.
Answer: (2,8)

Good luck with the rest of your workk. :)
-Heather
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