SOLUTION: Find the coordinates of the midpoint of a segment with each pair of endpoints. G(10, -8), H(4, -3)

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Question 37054: Find the coordinates of the midpoint of a segment with each pair of endpoints.
G(10, -8), H(4, -3)
Answer by jcmtnez(53) About Me  (Show Source):
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lets denote M(x,y) the midpoint
Given two points, the formula to the midpoint is:
M = [(x1+x2)/2,(y1+y2)/2]
The points are G(10, -8) and H(4, -3)
Then
M= [(10+4)/2,(-3+(-8))/2]
M= [(14)/2,(-11)/2]
Finally the coordinate of the midpoint of G and H are:
M= (7, -3.5)