SOLUTION: Find the coordinates of the midpoint of a segment with the given endpoints. Please show all work. J(-1,7) K(3,-3) thank you

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Question 210270: Find the coordinates of the midpoint of a segment with the given endpoints. Please show all work.

J(-1,7)

K(3,-3)

thank you
Answer by stanbon(29602) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the coordinates of the midpoint of a segment with the given endpoints. Please show all work.
J(-1,7)
K(3,-3)
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Let the midpoint coordinates be (x,y)
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x = (-1+3)/2 = 1
y = (7-3)/2 = 2
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midpoint is (1,2)
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Cheers,
Stan H.