SOLUTION: I need help with this: Find the midpoint of the line EF. E is on plotted as (3, -4)and F is plotted as (-1,0). How do I do this?

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Question 84779: I need help with this: Find the midpoint of the line EF. E is on plotted as (3, -4)and F is plotted as (-1,0). How do I do this?
Answer by uma(370) About Me  (Show Source):
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The mid point of the line joining (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) is given by:
((x1+x2)/2, (y1+y2)/2)
So mid point of EF = ((3-1)/2, (-4+0)/2)
= (2/2, -4/2)

= (1, -2)