SOLUTION: If the midpoint between (8, y) and (-11, 6) is (-1.5, 5), find the value of y.

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Question 507009: If the midpoint between (8, y) and (-11, 6) is (-1.5, 5), find the value of y.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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If the midpoint between (8, y) and (-11, 6) is (-1.5, 5), find the value of y.
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The midpoint coordinates are the average of the corresponding
endpoint coordinates.
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Solve: (y+6)/2 = 5
y+6 = 10
y = 4
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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