SOLUTION: What is the midpoint of the line segment with endpoints (5, -2) and (1, -6)?

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Question 447600: What is the midpoint of the line segment with endpoints (5, -2) and (1, -6)?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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What is the midpoint of the line segment with endpoints (5, -2) and (1, -6)?
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If (x,y) is the midpoint
x = (5+1)/2 = 3
y = (-2-6)/2 = -4
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Midpoint is (3,-4)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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