SOLUTION: A line connecting coordinates (x,7) and (10,y) is bisected at (8,2). Find the value of x and y and the equation of the line

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Question 1032260: A line connecting coordinates (x,7) and (10,y) is bisected at (8,2). Find the value of x and y and the equation of the line

Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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You want (8,2) to be the midpoint of (x,7) and (10,y). MIDPOINT FORMULA.

Two keys to understand here is two unknown points, and that the segment is BISECTED at (8,2), meaning that is their midpoint.