SOLUTION: (1) find the midpoint of the line segment with the given end points (2,1) and (6,8)

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Question 295690: (1) find the midpoint of the line segment with the given end points (2,1) and (6,8)
Found 2 solutions by nyc_function, Alan3354:
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use the midpoint formula.
Let m = midpoint
m = [(2 + 8)/2, (1 + 8)/2]
m = (10/2, 9/2)
m = (5, 9/2)

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the average of x and y separately:
x: (2+6)/2 = 4
y: (1+8)/2 = 9/2 or 4.5
--> (4,4.5)