SOLUTION: Given line segment JK with midpoint M where J is the point (7,2) and M is the point (1,-2), find the coordinates of point K.

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Question 1047744: Given line segment JK with midpoint M where J is the point (7,2) and M is the point (1,-2), find the coordinates of point K.
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use the midpoint formulas:

and



Substitute your values:

and



Now solve the two equations for and to form the point

John

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