SOLUTION: k is midpoint of jl. j has cordinates (2,-1) and k has cordinates (-4,3) what are the cordinates of l?

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Question 788681: k is midpoint of jl. j has cordinates (2,-1) and k has cordinates (-4,3) what are the cordinates of l?
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k is midpoint of jl. j has cordinates (2,-1) and k has cordinates (-4,3) what are the cordinates of l?
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Let coordinates of "l" be (x,y)
Equations:
(2+x)/2 = -4
2+x = -8
x = -10
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(-1+y)/2 = 3
-1+y = 6
y = -7
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Cheers,
Stan H.