SOLUTION: The midpoint of the line joining R(P, 6) and S(-4, k) is (3,4). Find the values of p and q.

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Question 1052370: The midpoint of the line joining R(P, 6) and S(-4, k) is (3,4). Find the values of p and q.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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R(P, 6) and
S(-4, k)
M(3,4) Midpoint Pt(x,y): ( %28x%5B1%5D+%2B+x%5B2%5D%29%2F2, %28y%5B1%5D+%2B+y%5B2%5D%29%2F2++%29)
(p + (-4))/2 = 3
p - 4 = 6
p = 10
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(6+k)/2 = 4
6 + k = 8
k = 2