SOLUTION: the midpoint of segment AC is found at (2,6) one endpoint is found at (5,-5) find the x-coordinate of the other endpoint

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Question 547540: the midpoint of segment AC is found at (2,6) one endpoint is found at (5,-5) find the x-coordinate of the other endpoint
Answer by KMST(5328) About Me  (Show Source):
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The coordinates of the midpoint of a segment are the averages of the coordinates of the endpoints, so
%28x%2B5%29%2F2=2 --> x%2B5=4 ---> x=-1