SOLUTION: I guess this is similar to one I just asked, but I do not get how to approach this: Find the midpoint of the line segment having the given endpoints. 9) (8, -4) and (-7, 8)

Question 386783: I guess this is similar to one I just asked, but I do not get how to approach this:

Find the midpoint of the line segment having the given endpoints.
9) (8, -4) and (-7, 8)
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, solver91311:
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the midpoint of the line segment having the given endpoints.
(8, -4) and (-7, 8)
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If (x,y) is the midpoint:
x = (-7+8)/2 = 1/2
y = (-4+8)/2 = 2
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midpoint: (1/2 , 2)
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cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Use the mid-point formulae:

and

where and are the coordinates of the given points.

You can do your own arithmetic.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

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