SOLUTION: What is the midpoint between (-8, 5) and (2, -2)? (-5, 1.5) (-5, 3.5) (-6, 3) (-3, 1.5)

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Question 869714: What is the midpoint between (-8, 5) and (2, -2)?


(-5, 1.5)
(-5, 3.5)
(-6, 3)
(-3, 1.5)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Average the x coordinates: (-8+2)/2 = -6/2 = -3


Average the y coordinates: (5+(-2))/2 = 3/2 = 1.5


So the midpoint is (-3, 1.5)