SOLUTION: The midpoint of the line segment PQ is (5, 1). If P is (8, 4), find the point Q.

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Question 791701: The midpoint of the line segment PQ is (5, 1). If P is (8, 4), find the point Q.

Found 2 solutions by Cromlix, psbhowmick:
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Mid point formula:
(x1 + x2)/2 , (y1 + y2)/2
(8 + x2)/2 = 5
(8 + x2) = 10
x2 = 10 - 8
x2 = 2
(4 + y2)/2 = 1
(4 + y2) = 2
y2 = 2 - 4
y2 = -2
Point Q is (2, -2)
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Answer by psbhowmick(878) About Me  (Show Source):
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Coordinates of Q are (2,-2).