if m(-11,13) is the midpoint of segment PQ and
the coordinates of P are (-6,6), find the
coordinates of Q.
Let the coordinates of the Q be (x1, y1)
The coordinates of P are given as (x2, y2) = (-6, 6)
The midpoint formula is:
m( (x1 + x2)/2 , (y1 + y2)/2 ) = m(-11, 13)
m( (x1 + (-6))/2, (y1 + 6)/2 ) = m(-11, 13)
m( (x1-6)/2, (y1+6)/2 ) = m(-11,13)
So set the x-coordinates equal:
(x1-6)/2 = -11
Multiply both sides by 2
(x1-6) = -22
x1 - 6 = -22
x1 = -16
Now set the y-coordinates equal:
(y1+6)/2 = 13
Multiply both sides by 2
(y1+6) = 26
y1 + 6 = 26
y1 = 20
So the point is Q(-16, 20)
Edwin