Question 1150768: R is the midpoint of segment PS. Q is the midpoint of RS.
P is located at (8,10) and S is located at (12,-6). What are the coordinates of Q?
A. (4,2)
B. (2,-8)
C. (11,-2)
D. (10,2)
Answer by MathLover1(20850)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!  is the midpoint of segment  .
then
 ...............................................................
 is the midpoint of  .
then
............................................. ...................
if is located at ( , ) and is located at ( , ). What are the coordinates of ?
P(8,10)..............................R...............Q...................S(12,-6)
if at (,) and at (,), coordinates of their midpoint are:
( , )=(, )
and, the coordinates of  will be:
( , )=( , )
answer: C. (,)
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