SOLUTION: I need to find the midpoint of the line segment joining (4, 8) and (-2, -6)

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Question 251954: I need to find the midpoint of the line segment joining (4, 8) and (-2, -6)
Found 2 solutions by nyc_function, solver91311:
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
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Go here to learn how to use the midpoint formula:
http://www.purplemath.com/modules/midpoint.htm

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


Use the midpoint formulas:

and



where and are the coordinates of the given points. Then your midpoint will be described by

John