SOLUTION: The midpoint of is M(–8, 1). One endpoint is K(–6, 5). Find the coordinates of the other endpoint L.

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Question 1124386: The midpoint of is M(–8, 1). One endpoint is K(–6, 5). Find the coordinates of the other endpoint L.
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The -coordinate of the midpoint of a segment is given by:



The -coordinate of the midpoint of a segment is given by:



Substitute your midpoint coordinates for and and the coordinates of your given endpoint for and , then solve the two equations for and


John

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