SOLUTION: PB_has endpoints at –2 and 12. What is the coordinate of its midpoint?

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Question 649596: PB_has endpoints at –2 and 12. What is the coordinate of its midpoint?
Answer by sheldonbbtrocks(115) About Me  (Show Source):
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First we have to add up the total number of spaces (on a number line) between -2 and 12. There is approximately 14.
14/2 is 7. The midpoint if seven spots more than -2 and seven spots less than 12
-2+7=5
12-7=5
They match!
Final Answer: [5]