SOLUTION: If M(1, -6) is the midpoint of segment PQ and the coordinates of Q are (-4, -5), find the coordinates of P.

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Question 322275: If M(1, -6) is the midpoint of segment PQ and the coordinates of Q are (-4, -5), find the coordinates of P.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use the midpoint formula,
xm=%28x1%2Bx2%29%2F2
1=%28-4%2Bx2%29%2F2
-4%2Bx2=2
x2=6
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ym=%28y1%2By2%29%2F2
-6=%28-5%2Bx2%29%2F2
-5%2Bx2=-12
y2=-7
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P:(6,-7)
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