SOLUTION: GH has endpoint G(2,7) and midpoint M(5,1). Write two equations you can use to find the coordinates of the endpoint H. Then solve the equations and write the coordinates of H. A

Question 896925: GH has endpoint G(2,7) and midpoint M(5,1). Write two equations you can use to find the coordinates of the endpoint H. Then solve the equations and write the coordinates of H. Any help would be very appreciated, Thank you
Answer by thesvw(77) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
GH has endpoint G(2,7) and midpoint M(5,1).
You can use the mid point theorem
Mid coordinate = Sum of coordinates/2
Lets find x coordinate of H

Now find y.

So H(8,-5)
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