SOLUTION: A pair of points is given. (a) plot the points in a coordiunate plane. (b) find the distance between them. (c) find the midpoint of the segment joins them. (5,0), (0,6)

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Question 45439: A pair of points is given.
(a) plot the points in a coordiunate plane.
(b) find the distance between them.
(c) find the midpoint of the segment joins them.
(5,0), (0,6)

Answer by tutorcecilia(2152)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A pair of points is given.
(a) plot the points in a coordiunate plane

.
(b) find the distance between them.





d = 7.81
.
.
(c) find the midpoint of the segment joins them.
Midpoint = [ (x1+x2)/2, (y1+y2)/2 ]
Midpoint = [ (5+0)/2, (0+6)/2 ]
Midpoint = [ 5/2, 6/2 ]
Midpoint = (2.5, 3)






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