SOLUTION: The endpoints of GH are G(6,-12) and H(-4,-8). What are the coordinates of the midpoint of GH? A) (-3,-6) B) (1,-10) C) (5,-8) D) (5,-2)

Algebra ->  Rectangles -> SOLUTION: The endpoints of GH are G(6,-12) and H(-4,-8). What are the coordinates of the midpoint of GH? A) (-3,-6) B) (1,-10) C) (5,-8) D) (5,-2)       Log On


   

Question 896936: The endpoints of GH are G(6,-12) and H(-4,-8). What are the coordinates of the midpoint of GH?
A) (-3,-6)
B) (1,-10)
C) (5,-8)
D) (5,-2)
Answer by thesvw(77) About Me  (Show Source):
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G(6,-12) and H(-4,-8)
Use mid point theorem
x coordinate of mid point
x+=%286-4%29%2F2
x+=+1
y coordinate of mid point
y+=+%28-12-8%29%2F2
y=+-10
If mid point is M
M(1,-10)